Question

Why is vegetative reproduction also considered as a type of asexual reproduction?

• A. Spores develop from vegetative cells during vegetative reproduction like asexual reproduction
• B. Vegetative reproduction is uniparental and propagule is somatic in nature
• C. Vegetative propagules are produced due to somatogamy
• D. Vegetative reproduction is either uniparental or biparental

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Vegetative reproduction is uniparental and propagule is somatic in nature

Asexual reproduction is uniparental and involves somatic cells without meiotic division. Vegetative reproduction also involves single parent and propagules are somatic in nature.