Q. The process, in which mature differentiated cells reverse to meristematic activity to form callus is called

A) De-differentiation
B) Differentiation
C) Cyto-differentiation
D) Re-differentiation
Explanation

In callus culture, cell division in explant (differentiated mass of mature cells) forms callus. Callus is an irregular unorganized and undifferentiated mass of actively dividing cells. Callus is obtained within 2-3 weeks. The process is called de-differentiation.

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