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Nitrogen in the plant cell culture media is provided by either ammonia or nitrate salt. In the media

a.

utilization of ammonium cause culture pH to drop while utilization of nitrate cause culture pH to rise

b.

utilization of nitrate cause culture pH to drop while utilization of ammonium cause culture pH to rise

c.

utilization of both ammonium and nitrate result in rise in pH

d.

utilization of both ammonium and nitrate result in drop in pH

Answer: (a).utilization of ammonium cause culture pH to drop while utilization of nitrate cause culture pH to rise

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