WAEC Biology 1998 Question 6

Question 6

Reproduction in Plants

Which of the following is a method of artificial vegetative propagation?

  1. A.Creeping stem
  2. B.Layering
  3. C.Corm
  4. D.Rhizome
  5. E.Bulbil
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Layering)

Explanation

Layering is done by people: a branch is bent and covered with soil until it roots. The others are natural organs of propagation.