17 Questions
What is a significant advantage of vegetative propagation for agriculturists and horticulturists?
Guarantees preservation of beneficial traits in offspring
What makes vegetative propagation more economical compared to seed propagation for agriculturists and horticulturists?
Ease of large-scale production with only one parent plant
Which statement best represents a disadvantage of asexual reproduction in plants?
Prone to disease susceptibility due to lack of genetic diversity
How does vegetative propagation benefit agriculturists in producing plants that are difficult to germinate?
Allows direct cloning from existing plants
In what aspect does asexual reproduction, specifically vegetative propagation, differ from sexual reproduction in plants?
Ensures preservation of desired traits in offspring
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
Why might asexual reproduction in plants lead to overcrowding and excessive competition?
Less genetic variation in the absence of gametes
What is a key advantage of asexual reproduction through spores in plants?
Formation of identical offspring
In plants, what role do spores play in reproduction?
Developing into microscopic reproductive bodies
How does sexual reproduction in plants differ from asexual reproduction in terms of genetic variation?
Sexual reproduction introduces genetic variety
What is one significant disadvantage of asexual reproduction in plants?
Reduced chance of survival if environment changes
Why is spore production considered one type of asexual reproduction in fungi?
Spores are genetically identical to the parent organism.
In the context of plants, what is a primary advantage of vegetative propagation?
Maintains the desired traits of the parent plant in the offspring.
What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction in plants like bananas and sweet potatoes?
Vulnerability to diseases due to lack of genetic variation.
Which of the following is an advantage of asexual reproduction in plants like tomatoes and peppers?
Production of genetically identical offspring with desired characteristics.
Compared to sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction in plants generally results in:
Genetically identical offspring to the parent plant.
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.'
Explore the benefits of sexual and asexual reproduction in plants, including seed dispersal and genetic variation. Learn how each method affects the survival and evolution of plant species.
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