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JIPMER 2007
Exam
JIPMER
Year
2007
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Principles of Inheritance and Variation

JIPMER 2007 · Zoology · Principles of Inheritance and Variation

Which of the following is generally used for induced mutagenesis in...

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

Options

  1. AAlpha particles
  2. BX-rays
  3. CUV (260 nm)
  4. DGamma rays (from cobalt 60)

Correct answer

D. Gamma rays (from cobalt 60)

Step-by-step solution

Gamma rays (from cobalt 60) is generally used for induced mutation in crop plants.
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