The Germplasm is required for the propagation of plants and animals. Germplasm is the: 1. genetic resources 2. seeds or tissues for breeding 3. egg and sperm repository 4. a germ cell’s determining zone Select the correct answer using the code given below :

CDS 2016 PYQ with Answer — The Germplasm is required for the propagation of plants and animals.…

2016 · Q11

The Germplasm is required for the propagation of plants and animals. Germplasm is the:

1genetic resources
2seeds or tissues for breeding
3egg and sperm repository
4a germ cell’s determining zone

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

General KnowledgeBiology

A1 only
B1, 2 and 3
C2 and 3 only
D2 and 4

Explanation

Germplasm is the living genetic resource of an organism: the collection of genes and genotypes transmitted across generations. It therefore includes genetic resources (1) and the seeds or tissues used for breeding new varieties (2). It also includes the egg and sperm repository (3), since gametes carry the hereditary material for animal propagation. Option 4, 'a germ cell's determining zone', refers to pole plasm in developmental biology, not to germplasm. Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct, giving option (B).