Synthetic Seeds MCQs

Question 1

Synthetic seeds are

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somatic embryos encapsulated in suitable matrix

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artificially synthesized seeds

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seeds of plants modified genetically

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none of these

Question 2

Somatic embryoids are

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identical with zygotic embryos and without seed coats

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identical with zygotic embryos and with seed coats

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non-identical with zygotic embryos and without seed coats

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non-identical with zygotic embryos and with seed coats

Question 3

The production of high quality and uniform embryos has been limited to only

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both (a) and (b)

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carrot

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alfalfa

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sandalwood

Question 4

The preserved embryoids are termed as

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synthetic seeds

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semi-synthetic seeds

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natural seeds

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fermented seeds

Question 5

Encapsulation is necessary to produce and protect synthetic seeds. The encapsulation is carried out by various types of hydrogels,

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soluble in water

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soluble in organic solvents

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insoluble in water

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insoluble in organic solvents

Question 6

Which of the following is not true about synthetic seeds?

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Need hardening in the green house

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Can be stored for a year without the loss of valuables

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Easy to handle

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Can be directly sown in the soil like natural seeds

Question 7

Recalcitrant seeds are

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killed by drying and freezing temperature

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resistant to drying and freezing temperature

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both (a) and (b)

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none of above

Question 8

The encapsulation of somatic embryos can be carried out by

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both (a) and (b)

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automatic encapsulation process

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gel complexation

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coating proteins