Question

Somaclonal variation can be advantageous because ____________________.

• A. There are cheomosomal abnormalities
• B. Monosomics are produced
• C. Enrichment of genetic diversity occurs
• D. It gives high genetic uniformity

Answer 1

The correct option is C Enrichment of genetic diversity occurs

C. Enrichment of genetic diversity occurs

Solution : Somaclonal variation is done in order to introduce variation in the cells in vitro to enrich the diversity by bringing in controlled muatations.

So the correct answer is "C. Enrichment of genetic diversity occurs"