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PEG is used f...

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PEG is used for

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Fusing of protoplasts

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Cloning

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Filling water and alcohol

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Production of eggs

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Solution

The correct option is B Fusing of protoplasts
Several chemicals have been used to induce protoplast fusion.
Sodium nitrate (NaN03), polyethene glycol (PEG), Calcium ions (Ca2+), Polyvinyl alcohol etc. are the most commonly used protoplast fusion inducing agents which are commonly known as chemical fusogens.
Hence, PEG is used for Fusing of protoplasts.
So, the correct answer is 'Fusing of protoplasts'.

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