AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In stem cutting, planting a bud (an underdeveloped shoot) in moist soil first produces adventitious roots and later produces shoots and finally grows into a new plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Known as “propagation, ” starting plants from cuttings is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to expand your garden, but there are other benefits, too.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct option is A vegetative propagation. Vegetative propagation is a form of asexual reproduction. Stems, leaves and roots are called as the vegetative parts of a plant. These vegetative parts can be used in the production of new plants. E.g. Eyes of potato, rhizomes of ginger, etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Asexual propagation involves taking a part of one parent plant and causing it to regenerate itself into a new plant. The resulting new plant is genetically identical its parent. Asexual propagation involves the vegetative parts of a plant: stems, roots, or leaves.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rooting plants in water is a way of propagating new plants using only water. The low-maintenance method involves snipping a cutting at the base of a leaf and placing it in fresh spring water in a glass vase where it will then grow roots.