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Why is micropropagation especially valuable for producing plants like banana and orchids on a commercial scale?

Answer: It yields genetically identical plants in large numbers.

  • A It produces plants with entirely new gene combinations
  • B It yields genetically identical plants in large numbers
  • C It always removes every virus from the plant
  • D It produces seeds that germinate faster

Correct answer: B. It yields genetically identical plants in large numbers

Explanation: Micropropagation produces thousands of genetically identical plants (somaclones) in a short time, which is ideal for multiplying elite commercial crops.

Composite Fish Culture: Niches in One PondCatla (surface feeder)Rohu (middle feeder)Mrigal/Common carp (bottom feeder)

Different fish species occupy different feeding depths in the same pond without competing for food: Catla feeds near the surface, Rohu in the middle zone, and Mrigal or common carp at the bottom - letting a single pond support far more total fish than one species alone.

Concept context

Learn about animal husbandry, plant breeding, tissue culture, biofortification, and single cell protein.

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