Mutations in plant cells can be induced by :
- Zeatin
- Kinetin
- Infrared rays
- Gamma rays
Answer
(4) Gamma rays
Solution
As per NCERT, mutation is the process by which genetic variations are created through changes in the base sequence within genes, and mutations can be induced artificially by chemicals or radiations such as gamma rays (mutation breeding, e.g. mung bean resistant to yellow mosaic virus).
Zeatin and kinetin are cytokinins (plant growth regulators), and infrared rays are non-ionising (heat) radiations; they do not induce mutations.
Answer: (4)