Which part is most suitable for raising virus free plants in micropropagation?

Bark

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Node

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Vascular tissue

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Meristem.

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Solution

The correct option is D Meristem.
If the plant is infected by a virus, the apical and axillary meristem will remain free of virus. So, one can remove the meristem and grow it in-vitro to obtain virus-free plants.

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