Question

Assertion (A): During plant tissue culture, the explants are treated with sodium hypochlorite.
Reason (R): Sodium hypochlorite helps in acclimatization of the regenerated plants.

• A. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• B. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
• C. Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
• D. Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.

Hint:

Be sure to make a note of various chemicals used during tissue culture and their specific functions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Assertion (A): In plant tissue culture, sodium hypochlorite treatment of explants sterilizes them and eliminates surface pathogens, thereby preventing microbial contamination during in vitro cultivation. Reason (R): While effective for sterilization, sodium hypochlorite is not employed in the acclimatization of regenerated plants. Acclimatization prepares plants for soil transfer by controlling environmental factors such as humidity. Explanation: The assertion is accurate, but the reason is inaccurate, leading to the selection of (C).