Question

Vegetative propagation refers to formation of new plants from

• A. Stem, roots and flowers
• B. Stem, roots and leaves
• C. Stem, flowers and fruits
• D. Stem, leaves, and flowers

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Stem, roots and leaves

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option :

1. Vegetative reproduction is the mode of asexual reproduction in plants which refers to the production of new plants from vegetative parts of the plants like roots, stems, and leaves.
2. Root - Sweet potato tubers are cut into pieces and sown for them to grow plantlets.
3. Stem - Onion is vegetatively propagated using bulbs. The bulb when sown in soil produces radicle and flag leaves and later on with maturity the true leaves begin to appear.
4. Leaves - Leaf buds are found amongst the Bryophyllum species. These leaf buds arise on the leaf notches and they grow and fall off those leaves and in the soil, they grow into new plants.

Final answer: Vegetative propagation refers to the formation of new plants from stem, roots, and leaves