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         During last visit to his village Mohan observed that many plants of his field have got infected with virus. His uncle told him that they are of very good quality and it will be painful to loose them. Mohan discuss the same with his teacher who advised him to culture terminal buds to get virus-free plants.

(i) How do terminal buds help in obtaining virus-free plants?

(ii) Name any two plants which are commonly developed from meristems.

(iii) What values are shown by Mohan?

Answer:

(i) Terminal or intercalary buds contain apical meristem and it is resistant to pathogens due to the absence of vascular supply. Hence, it helps in obtaining virus-free plants even when the plant is affected.

(ii) Banana and sugarcane.

(iii) Mohan is sensitive and caring.