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What would be the effect of addition of 2,4-D on the production of berberine by cell culture of Thalictrum minus
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- To stimulate growth and thereby urease secondary metabolite production
- Stimulate dedifferentiation and thereby decrease secondary metabolite production
- Stimulate proliferation and reduce secondary metabolite production
- None of these
Correct Option: D
Adding of 2,4-D (1 M), in the cultured cells grew rapidly, producing little berberine. On the other hand, the berberine-producing activity was remarkably enhanced by simultaneous administration of auxin and cytokinin, although cell growth was inferior.
