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Virus-free plants can be obtained by culturing which part of an infected plant?

ARoot tip
BLeaf blade
CSeed coat
DMeristem
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Meristem
1. Apical and axillary meristems stay virus free. 2. Culturing the meristem gives clean plants. 3. Banana, sugarcane and potato have been done. _Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 9, Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production._
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