Class 12th Biology 2016 Set2 Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 12
Differentiate between somaclones and somatic hybrids. Give one example of each.
Answer
Somaclones: These are produced through micro-propagation or tissue culture. They are genetically identical to the parent plant, e.g., apple, tomato or banana.
Somatic hybrids: These are produced by fusion of protoplast of two different plants. They are genetically dissimilar e.g., Pomato (hybrid of potato and tomato).