AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Vegetative propagation is an asexual method of plant reproduction that occurs in its leaves, roots and stem. This can occur through fragmentation and regeneration of specific vegetative parts of plants.

Detailed explanation-2: -In asexual reproduction new plants are obtained without production of seeds. It is a type of asexual reproduction in which new plants are produced from roots, stems, leaves and buds. Since reproduction is through the vegetative parts of the plant, it is known as vegetative propagation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Begonia and Bryophyllum are examples of vegetative propagation by leaves. This is a form of asexual reproduction in which new plants grow from the buds growing on the margin of the leaves. These buds are reproductive in nature and when they fall on the ground they germinate and form a new plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: Vegetative propagation is preferred method of asexual reproduction because plants produced by vegetative propagation take less time to grow and bear flowers and fruits earlier than those produced from seeds.