After plant cells have been separated and grown in culture, they can grow into an undifferentiated clump of cells called a __________.

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When plant cells are separated and grown in culture, they can form an undifferentiated mass of cells called a callus. This cell mass can go on to differentiate into various types of plant tissues and can be used for plant propagation or genetic engineering. Plaque is a term used in microbiology to describe a clear area on a lawn of bacteria where phages have infected and lysed the bacteria. Blastema is a term used in biology to describe a cluster of undifferentiated cells that have the potential to regenerate damaged tissues or organs. Tumor refers to an abnormal growth of cells, often associated with cancer. Blastula is a term used in embryology to describe an early stage of development in animals where the embryo is a hollow ball of cells.

After Plant Cells Have Been Separated and Grown in Culture