511 Test and Exam Questions
511 Test and Exam Questions
1b. Totipotency is an important characteristic of plant cells on which tissue culture techniques
depend. Discuss.
2b. Differentiate between dry heat and wet heat sterilization methods.
3b. Briefly describe the fundamental steps involved in production of transgenic plants
5aWhat are the two basic systems for growing cells in culture.
6a.Using a descriptive diagram, highlight the procedural steps involved in protoplast isolation.
6b) Give the reason why: (i). Plant epidermis is first treated with pectinase
ii) Protoplast regeneration is regarded as protoplast development
(iii) Liquid culture is preferred for protoplast cultivation
(iv) Mechanical method of protoplast isolation is less utilized
7 With annotated diagram describe the principle, operation and applications in the use of
Autoclave