Question
Biology Question on Strategies For Enhancement in Food Production
Which chemical is used for induction of polyploidy?
A
Cytokinin
B
Nitrous acid
C
Colchicine
D
IAA
Answer
Colchicine
Explanation
Solution
Colchicine is an alkaloid obtained from the plant Colchicum autusmnale and is found to prevent the formation and organization of spindle fibres. It induces polyploidy in many plant and animal cells.