Question

Given below are a few statements regarding somatic hybridization. Choose the correct statements.

1. protoplasts of different cells of the same plant are fused
2. protoplasts from cells of different species can be fused
3. treatment of cells with cellulase and pectinase is mandatory
4. the hybrid protoplast contains characters of only one parental protoplast

Options

• (i) and (iii)

• (i) and (ii)

• (i) and (iv)

• (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

(ii) and (iii)