WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2008

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    Which chemical is used for induction of polyploidy?

    A)  Cytokinin                           

    B)  Nitrous acid

    C)  Colchicine                          

    D)  IAA

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

                    Colchicine is an alkaloid obtained from the plant Colchicum autusmnale and is found to prevent the formation and organization of spindle fibres. It induces polyploidy in many plant and animal cells.


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