Biotechnology And Its Applications Question 51
Question: Petroplants were first recognized by [MP PMT 1999]
Options:
A) Lamarck
B) Darwin
C) Hatch and Slack
D) M. Calvin
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
Melvin Calvin recognised that certain plant of family Euphorbiaceae convert a substantial amount of photosynthate into latex containing liquid hydrocarbon which are potential substitutes for petroleum.