An undifferentiated, disorganized mass of proliferating parenchyma cells in culture is known as:
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Correct answer: Callus
Callus formation occurs when an explant is placed on a medium with balanced concentrations of auxins and cytokinins. This mass of cells can be maintained indefinitely or induced to differentiate into organs.
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