NEET Biology question

Which of the following is generally used for induced mutagenesis in crop plants?

(A)Alpha particles
(B)X-rays
(C)UV (260nm)
(D)Gamma rays (from cobalt 60)Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Gamma rays emitted from a Cobalt-60 source are the standard physical mutagen used in agricultural mutation breeding to induce mutagenesis in crop plants (as in the development of improved wheat varieties). Alpha particles (a) have very low penetration power and are impractical

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