Question

Select correct statement (with respect to somaclones).

• A. Somaclones of tomato and banana have been produced on commercial scale
• B. They are genetically not identical
• C. They are produced by sexual reproduction
• D. Can be generated in field

Answer 1

The correct option is A Somaclones of tomato and banana have been produced on commercial scale

Somaclone - Plants produced by a genetic engineering technique by which single cells or protoplasts are cultured to produce individuals, which are genetically. Many important food plants like tomato, banana, apple, etc. have been produced on commercial scale using this method.