AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is (are) an advantage to asexula reproduction methods
A
faster time to a mature plant
B
create large numbers of identical plants
C
keep best traits pure
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Following are the advantages of asexual reproduction: Mates are not required. The process of reproduction is rapid. An enormous number of organisms can be produced in very less time.

Detailed explanation-2: -The advantages of asexual reproduction include: the population can increase rapidly when the conditions are favourable. only one parent is needed. it is more time and energy efficient as you don’t need a mate. it is faster than sexual reproduction.

Detailed explanation-3: -Features of Asexual Reproduction Only one parent is involved. The process occurs in very less time. The offsprings produced are exact copies of the parent, there is no variation. The growth of the offspring is rapid.

Detailed explanation-4: -Asexual reproduction is especially suitable to plants as they are non-motile. There are several advantages of asexual reproduction including the maintenance of genetic continuity, decreased energy requirements, numerous offspring produced quickly, and that fact that it does not require finding a mate.

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