- A A synthetic nutrient medium containing sucrose and agar
- B A part of a plant used to initiate tissue culture
- C An undifferentiated mass of cells growing on culture medium
- D A plant growth hormone such as auxin or cytokinin
Correct answer: B. A part of a plant used to initiate tissue culture
Explanation: An explant is any part of a plant (such as a leaf, stem, or root segment) that is used to initiate tissue culture.
Concept context
Learn about animal husbandry, plant breeding, tissue culture, biofortification, and single cell protein.
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