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Mutations can be induced with
BiologyPrinciples of Inheritance and VariationNEETNEET 2011 (Screening)
Options:
  • A IAA
  • B ethylene
  • C gamma radiations
  • D infra red radiations
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The correct answer is: gamma radiations
Gamma radiations are ionizing radiations and are physical mutagens. They are used as mutagens in such materials, where nucleus is deep seated, e.g., seeds, stem cuttings etc. 'Sharbati Sonora' variety of wheat has been developed by gamma radiations on 'Sonora-64' variety (Mexican dwarf wheat variety).

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