JAMB Biology 1991 Question 34

Question 34

Reproduction in Plants

Vegetative progagation is described as asexual reproduction because

  1. A.reproductive organs are not involved
  2. B.new individuals are not formed
  3. C.many new plants are produced
  4. D.there is no exchange of genetic materials
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Answer: D (there is no exchange of genetic materials)

Explanation

No gametes fuse, so there is no mixing of genetic material; the new plants are identical to the parent.