Question

In which plant a piece of leaf can regenerate the whole plant?

• A. Banana
• B. Bryophyllum
• C. Rose
• D. Bougainvillea

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Bryophyllum

The correct option is B

Explanation of the correct option :

1. A method of asexual reproduction in which a new plant is produced from vegetative parts like roots, stems, and leaves is called vegetative propagation.
2. Bryophyllum plant shows vegetative reproduction.
3. A complete plant can be obtained from the leaf of Bryophyllum via vegetative reproduction.
4. The leaf of it is broad and has notches at its margin. A bud arises at the notches of the leaf.
5. This bud, when placed in soil, develops into a new plant.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

It is mostly propagated by rhizomes and suckers.

Option C:

It is mostly grown by artificial vegetative propagation.

Option D:

It is propagated by stem cuttings.

Final answer: Plant which can regenerate the whole plant from a piece of leaf is Bryophyllum.