The growth of a tissue in an artificial liquid culture medium is called:
Correct answer: A. Tissue culture
- A. Tissue culture
- B. Cloning
- C. Angioplasty
- D. Gene therapy
Explanation
Tissue culture (TC) is the cultivation of plant cells, tissues, or organs on specially formulated nutrient media. Under the right conditions, an entire plant can be regenerated from a single cell. Plant tissue culture is a technique that has been around for more than 30 years.
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