NEET BIOLOGY

REPRODUCTION

REPRODUCTION IN ORGANISMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is it called when an offspring grows from a part of a parent plant?
A
fission
B
vegetative reproduction
C
cloning
D
budding
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vegetative propagation. 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-2: -Vegetative reproduction is a form of asexual reproduction in which offspring grow from a part of a parent plant. Vegetative reproduction usually involves structures such as the roots, the stems, and the leaves of plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vegetative reproduction (also known as vegetative propagation, vegetative multiplication or cloning) is any form of asexual reproduction occurring in plants in which a new plant grows from a fragment or cutting of the parent plant or specialized reproductive structures, which are sometimes called vegetative propagules.

Detailed explanation-4: -The most common types of artificial vegetative reproductive techniques include cutting, layering, grafting, suckering, and tissue culturing. These methods are employed by many farmers and horticulturists to produce healthier crops with more desirable qualities.

Detailed explanation-5: -Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction where only one parent is involved. The offspring produced is identical to the parent morphologically and genetically. Vegetative propagation is a type of asexual reproduction, wherein a new plant is produced from the vegetative parts of a plant.

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