Computational Prediction of protein folding assumes that
Computational Prediction of protein folding assumes that
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Synthetic (artificial) seeds are units for clonal propagation consisting of a somatic embryo encapsulated in a protective coating (typically calcium alginate, prepared by dropping the embryo suspension intosolution to form hydrogel beads). The somatic embryo (produced by somatic embryogenesis from any plant somatic cell) mimics a zygotic embryo morphologically (has shoot and root poles) and physiologically. Advantages: clonal propagation of elite/genetically identical plants; storage and transport of encapsulated embryos; inclusion of beneficial microbes (mycorrhizae, rhizobia) or nutrients in the encapsulant. Applications: orchids, carrot, celery, forest trees. Zygotic embryos, coconut fruit, and avocado seeds are NOT used for synthetic seed technology.