1. Synthetic seeds are
A. artificially synthesized seeds
B. somatic embryos encapsulated in suitable matrix
C. seeds of plants modified genetically
D. none of these
2. Somatic embryoids are
A. identical with zygotic embryos and without seed coats
B. identical with zygotic embryos and with seed coats
C. non-identical with zygotic embryos and without seed coats
D. non-identical with zygotic embryos and with seed coats
3. The production of high quality and uniform embryos has been limited to only
A. carrot
B. alfalfa
C. both (a) and (b)
D. sandalwood
4. The preserved embryoids are termed as
A. synthetic seeds
B. semi-synthetic seeds
C. natural seeds
D. fermented seeds
5. Encapsulation is necessary to produce and protect synthetic seeds. The encapsulation is carried out by various types of hydrogels, which are
A. soluble in water
B. soluble in organic solvents
C. insoluble in water
D. insoluble in organic solvents