Plant Reproduction: Asexual vs Sexual
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Explain the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction in plants.

Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes to produce genetically different offspring, while asexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring without the fusion of gametes.

What are the different methods of asexual reproduction in plants?

Asexual reproduction in plants may occur through budding, fragmentation, spore formation, regeneration, and vegetative propagation.

What is the difference between vegetative reproduction and apomixis in plants?

Vegetative reproduction involves a vegetative piece of the original plant producing new individuals, while apomixis is a replacement of sexual reproduction and may involve seeds.

Give an example of a plant species that exhibits apomixis.

<p>Dandelions (Taraxacum species) are an example of a plant species that exhibits apomixis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of asexual reproduction in plants in terms of genetic similarity?

<p>Asexual reproduction in plants results in clonal plants that are genetically identical to the parent plant and each other, unless mutations occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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