Question

    Which of the following chemical is used in

    polyploidy?
    A IAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B NAA Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Colchicine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Gibberellins Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Cytokinin Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Colchicine induces polyploidy by preventing the segregation of chromosomes during meiosis that results into half of the gametes (sex cells) containing double the chromosome number than usual.

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