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Sound travels ~4Ć faster in water than in air ā about 1,480 m/s vs 343 m/s.
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Sound travels ~4Ć faster in water than in air ā about 1,480 m/s vs 343 m/s.
To solve this problem, we need to identify which substances enhance or induce the fusion of protoplasts.Protoplast fusion is a technique used in plant biotechnology to combine the genetic material of two different plant cells.Let's analyze each option:Option 1: Sodium chloride and potassium chloride - These are salts that can affect osmotic balance but are not typically used to induce protoplast fusion.Option 2: Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate - Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is a fusogen that facilitates the fusion of protoplasts by causing the membranes to adhere and fuse. - Sodium nitrate can also be used to enhance protoplast fusion. - Therefore, this option is correct.Option 3: IAA and kinetin - IAA (Indole-3-acetic acid) and kinetin are plant hormones used for growth and differentiation, not for protoplast fusion.Option 4: IAA and gibberellins - Similar to Option 3, these are plant hormones involved in growth regulation, not in protoplast fusion.Based on the analysis, the correct option is Option 2: Polyethylene glycol and sodium nitrate.
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