Which of the following is incorrect about somatic hybridization?

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Which of the following is incorrect about somatic hybridization?

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Somatic hybridization involves fusion of protoplasts. Somatic hybridization is a method of sexual reproduction. Correct Pomato is an example of somatic hybridization. Protoplasts are used in somatic hybridization after cell wall removal.

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Somatic hybridization is a method of asexual reproduction, not sexual reproduction.

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