12 Questions
What marks the beginning of the reproductive phase in plants?
The end of the juvenile phase
What is the main function of a flower in plants?
To produce haploid gametes
What are the four main whorls present in a typical flower?
Sepals, petals, stamen, pistil
What are the two major events involved in sexual reproduction in plants?
Meiosis and fusion of gametes
What is the outcome of the process of fertilization in plants?
Formation of diploid zygote
Why are variations important in sexual reproduction for plants?
For the survival and evolution of species
What is the main advantage of vegetative reproduction in plants?
Production of fresh stocks of plants
Which method of vegetative reproduction involves joining parts of two plants so that they grow as one plant?
Grafting
What is the purpose of 'bud grafting' in plant propagation?
To join only one bud onto the stock plant
Why is tissue culture referred to as a micropropagation method?
It involves growing many plant lets from a small amount of tissue
In what way does sexual reproduction differ from vegetative reproduction in plants?
Involves fusion of sex cells from two parents
What is the primary reason organisms need to reach maturity before reproducing sexually?
For organisms to develop reproductive organs
Learn about how plants reproduce asexually through their vegetative parts, leading to new plants that are genetically identical to their parents. Discover various methods such as cutting, layering, grafting, and tissue culture used in agriculture and horticulture for multiplying plant stocks.
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