How Can Mature Plants Be Cloned to Produce Genetically Identical

question 51

Multiple Choice

How can mature plants be cloned to produce genetically identical copies?

• A)Mature plant cells contain only a fraction of the genes found in an adult plant.
• B)Plants have evolved over time to suit the need of human agriculture.
• C)Mature plant cells can develop into all the specialized cells of an adult plant.

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