Vegetative Propagation (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is vegetative propagation?
What is vegetative propagation?
Asexual reproduction in plants
How many parents are involved in vegetative propagation?
How many parents are involved in vegetative propagation?
One
What is the genetic relationship between offspring and parent in vegetative propagation?
What is the genetic relationship between offspring and parent in vegetative propagation?
Genetically identical (clones)
Which plant uses runners for natural vegetative propagation?
Which plant uses runners for natural vegetative propagation?
Strawberries
What are tubers?
What are tubers?
Swollen underground roots with buds
Which plant reproduces using bulbs?
Which plant reproduces using bulbs?
Onions
In grafting, what is the scion?
In grafting, what is the scion?
The shoot of one plant
What is micropropagation used for?
What is micropropagation used for?
Producing large numbers of identical plants
In layering, where does the tip of the shoot remain?
In layering, where does the tip of the shoot remain?
Above ground
How does genetic variation compare between asexual and sexual reproduction in plants?
How does genetic variation compare between asexual and sexual reproduction in plants?
Asexual: none; Sexual: varied offspring
Which form of reproduction is faster?
Which form of reproduction is faster?
Asexual reproduction
What is a key disadvantage of vegetative propagation?
What is a key disadvantage of vegetative propagation?
No genetic variation