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Increased genetic diversity following extended time in a tissue culture is a problem called _____________.

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Gene Alteration

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Temporal Modification

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Somaclonal Variation

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Culture Shock

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Solution

The correct option is C Somaclonal Variation
Explanation: Somaclonal variation is the variation seen in plants that have been produced by plant tissue culture. Chromosomal rearrangements are an important source of this variation.

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