Which one of the following part of the plant when put into the soil is likely to produce new offspring?

Part of an internode

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A stem cutting with a node

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Part of a primary root

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A flower

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Solution

The correct option is B A stem cutting with a node
Plants such as rose and money plant are propagated through stem cuttings where a portion of the stem containing nodes and internodes is placed in moist soil and allowed to grow.
A stem cutting with a node has axillary bud due to which it likely to produce new offspring when put into soil.

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