Stem cuttings of rose plant grow easily after being transplanted in soil because they can___________.

produce normal roots rapidly

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produce hormones for root growth

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produce adventitious roots

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transform stem cells into roots

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Solution

The correct option is C
produce adventitious roots

A stem cutting is a piece of a plant that is used for vegetative (asexual) propagation. A piece of stem or root of the source plant is placed in a suitable medium such as moist soil. Adventitious roots develop from these cuttings giving rise to new plants.

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