What is totipotency in plant tissue culture?

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What is totipotency in plant tissue culture?

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Ability to produce roots only Ability to regenerate a whole plant from a single cell Correct Ability to produce seeds from leaves Ability to enhance photosynthesis

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Totipotency is the ability of a single cell or explant to regenerate into a whole plant under sterile_x000D_ conditions.

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