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Which of the following statements is not true about somatic embryogenesis?

1. A somatic embryo develops from a somatic cell
2. The pattern of development of a somatic embryo is comparable to that of a zygotic embryo
3. Somatic embryos can develop from microspores
4. Somatic embryogenesis is induced usually by an auxin such as 2, 4-D

Correct answer: Somatic embryos can develop from microspores

Solution

Somatic embryogenesis produces embryos from somatic cells and is often induced by auxin like 2,4-D, with development resembling zygotic embryos. Microspores are haploid reproductive cells, so embryo formation from them is not somatic embryogenesis.

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