Question

The most significant feature of vegetative propagation is that

• A. It enables rapid production of genetic variation
• B. It is a means of producing a large population of individuals genetically identical to the parent
• C. It ensures that the progeny are safe from attack of diseases and pests
• D. It is an ancient practice

Answer 1

The correct option is B It is a means of producing a large population of individuals genetically identical to the parent

Vegetative propagation is a form of asexual reproduction of a plant. Only one plant is involved and the offspring is the result of one parent. The new plant is genetically identical to the parent. The offspring of the plants are clones of the original plant since no mixing of DNA occurs. The most common forms of vegetative propagation are grafting, cutting, layering, tuber, bulb or stolon formation, suckering and tissue culture.

So, the correct option is, 'it is a means of producing a large population of individuals genetically identical to the parent'.