Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance. — BIO BOTANY STD 12 — Question
Tamilnadu BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12BIO BOTANYChromosomal Basis of Inheritance.3 Marks
Question
Give an account on colchicine.
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Answer
Colchicine, an alkaloid is extracted from the root and conns of Colchicum autumnale, when applied in low concentration to the growing tips of the plants it will induce polyploidy. Surprisingly it does not affect the source plant Colchicum, due to the presence of anticolchicine.
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