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JAMB Biology 1988 Question 31

Question 31

Reproduction in Plants

Which of these plant groups are normally propagated by asexual means?

  1. A.Banana, yam, pineapple and cassava
  2. B.Yam, cassava, rubber and banana
  3. C.Yam, cassava, orange and banana
  4. D.Banana, cashew, coffee and pineapple
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Answer: A (Banana, yam, pineapple and cassava)

Explanation

Banana (suckers), yam (tubers), pineapple (crowns/suckers) and cassava (stem cuttings) are all grown from vegetative parts; rubber, orange, cashew and coffee are usually raised from seed or budding.