Question

What is common between vegetative reproduction and apomixis?

• A. Both are applicable to only dicot plants
• B. Both bypass the flowering phase.
• C. Both produce progeny identical to the parent
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both produce progeny identical to the parent

Vegetative reproduction is a form of asexual reproduction in plants, in which multicellular structures become detached from the parent plant and develop into new individuals that are genetically identical to the parent plant. Apomixis is a type of reproduction in plants where the usual sexual reproduction is replaced by asexual means that does not involve meiosis and syngamy. Asexual reproduction produces individuals that are genetically identical to the parent plant. Roots such as corms, stem tubers, rhizomes, and stolon undergo vegetative reproduction. Some plants can produce seeds without fertilization via apomixis where the ovule or ovary gives rise to new seeds.