Question

Some plants can also be propagated by

• A. Leaf
• B. Stem cuttings
• C. Roots
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is D

All of these

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Asexual reproduction is the type of reproduction in which an organism can reproduce to form its new progeny without the help of another partner. Budding, fission, vegetative propagation and fragmentation are some types of asexual reproduction.
2. Vegetative propagation is an asexual reproduction method by which a vegetative part of a plant can give rise to a new plant.
3. Vegetative propagation can be done by: man-made (artificial) methods and natural methods.
4. The natural method is by using roots, stems and leaves.
5. Bryophyllum can reproduce by leaves.
6. Sweet potato can reproduce by using its roots.
7. Ginger can be reproduced by using its stems.

Roots, stems and leaves can be used to propagate the plant.