The capacity to generate a whole plant from any cell is known as: |
Totipotency Biofortification Mutation Apiculture |
Totipotency |
The correct answer is Option (1) →Totipotency Totipotency is the ability of a single cell to develop into a complete organism or regenerate into any part of the plant. In plants, certain cells retain this capacity, which means that under the right conditions, they can grow into a whole plant. This property is fundamental in plant tissue culture and is widely used in biotechnology for plant regeneration. Other options are incorrect because:
Therefore, the correct answer is totipotency, which is the capacity to generate a whole plant from any cell. |