Question

Why are haploids selected for inducing mutation in plant breeding?

• A. The dominant traits are exhibited.
• B. The recessive traits are exhibited.
• C. Mutations are more easily induced in haploids.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B The recessive traits are exhibited.

Mutation techniques have already proven their potential for generating useful variability for plant breeding. haploids are selected for inducing mutation in plant breeding because it exhibits the recessive traits and the dominant traits are expressed.

So the correct option is B.