AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

PLANT REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following pair is correctly match based on the method of reproduction?
A
Bougainvillea-Underground Stem
B
Ferns-Stem Cuttings
C
Onions-Seeds
D
Bryophyllum-Leaves
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is vegetative propagation. Bryophyllum reproduces by vegetative propagation.

Detailed explanation-2: -In bryophyllum, vegetative reproduction takes place through leaf. Here, the buds are present on the marginal notches of leaf which form new plantlets either by falling off from the leaf or while the leaf is still attached to the main plant.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plants that reproduce through leaves are begonia and bryophyllum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reproduction in Bryophyllum occurs asexually through vegetative propagation by leaves. The leaf of Bryophyllum is broad and has notches at its margins. Buds arise from the notches. These buds are called epiphyllous buds.

Detailed explanation-5: -So, the correct answer is option B.

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