Question

Why is vegetative reproduction considered a type of asexual reproduction?

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction:

1. Single-parent production of an organism is referred to as asexual reproduction.
2. Given that they share the same genetic make-up and physical traits as their parents, the newly born organisms are clones of them.
3. Asexual reproduction is present in both unicellular and multicellular animals.

Vegetative reproduction

1. Asexual reproduction that only involves one plant and produces offspring with just one parent is known as vegetative reproduction.
2. Genetically speaking, the new plant is identical to the original.
3. Therefore, the term "clone" can refer to children born by vegetative reproduction.