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Which of the following enhances or induces fusion of protoplasts?
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- Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate
- IAA and kinetin
- IAA and gibberellins
- Sodium chloride and potassium chloride
Correct Option: A
Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate play an important role in the fusion of protoplasts from the same or different species. It is done for the formation of somatic hybrid cells. This process is adopted when normal sexual reproduction is not possible for the production of hybrids