Advantages of Sexual and Asexual Reproduction in Plants

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What is a significant advantage of vegetative propagation for agriculturists and horticulturists?

Ability to produce new plant varieties through genetic recombination

Guarantees preservation of beneficial traits in offspring (correct)

Preservation of genetic diversity

Facilitation of genetic adaptation to changing environmental conditions

What makes vegetative propagation more economical compared to seed propagation for agriculturists and horticulturists?

Requirement of multiple parents for reproduction

Higher initial investment in equipment

Ease of large-scale production with only one parent plant (correct)

Reduced need for water and nutrients

Which statement best represents a disadvantage of asexual reproduction in plants?

Higher energy expenditure in producing gametes

Ability to adapt rapidly to changing environmental conditions

Prone to disease susceptibility due to lack of genetic diversity (correct)

Increased genetic variation in offspring

How does vegetative propagation benefit agriculturists in producing plants that are difficult to germinate?

Allows direct cloning from existing plants Signup and view all the answers

In what aspect does asexual reproduction, specifically vegetative propagation, differ from sexual reproduction in plants?

Ensures preservation of desired traits in offspring Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key advantage of vegetative propagation in producing commercial crops and decorative plants?

Facilitates the physical combination of different plant varieties Signup and view all the answers

Why might asexual reproduction in plants lead to overcrowding and excessive competition?

Less genetic variation in the absence of gametes Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of asexual reproduction through spores in plants?

Formation of identical offspring Signup and view all the answers

In plants, what role do spores play in reproduction?

Developing into microscopic reproductive bodies Signup and view all the answers

How does sexual reproduction in plants differ from asexual reproduction in terms of genetic variation?

Sexual reproduction introduces genetic variety Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant disadvantage of asexual reproduction in plants?

Reduced chance of survival if environment changes Signup and view all the answers

Why is spore production considered one type of asexual reproduction in fungi?

Spores are genetically identical to the parent organism. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of plants, what is a primary advantage of vegetative propagation?

Maintains the desired traits of the parent plant in the offspring. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction in plants like bananas and sweet potatoes?

Vulnerability to diseases due to lack of genetic variation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of asexual reproduction in plants like tomatoes and peppers?

Production of genetically identical offspring with desired characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

Compared to sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction in plants generally results in:

Genetically identical offspring to the parent plant. Signup and view all the answers

Why is sexual reproduction often preferred over asexual reproduction in terms of long-term adaptability and evolution?

'Sexual reproduction introduces genetic variations that allow species to adapt over time.' Signup and view all the answers

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