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Which of the following is true about vegetative propagation?
it produces genetically identical offspring
it is a slow process
it results in high genetic variation
it involves the fusion of gametes
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What is a clone in the context of asexual reproduction?
an offspring genetically different from the parent
an offspring produced by sexual reproduction
an offspring genetically identical to the parent
an offspring produced by the fusion of gametes
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of vegetative propagation?
it is rapid
it ensures a high yield
it is cost effective
it results in high genetic variation
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What are rhizomes?
shoots that emerge from the shallow root buds of the parent plant
enlarged underground stems that act as food stores
underground horizontal stems with nodes that can develop new shoots and roots
horizontal stems that grow along the soil surface
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What are suckers in the context of vegetative propagation?
underground food storage organs that produce small buds capable of growing into new plants
shoots that emerge from the shallow root buds of the parent plant
horizontal stems that grow along the soil surface
underground horizontal stems with nodes that can develop new shoots and roots
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What is the purpose of perennating organs in plants?
to store food and help the plant survive while it is dormant
to grow along the soil surface
to produce new shoots and roots
to emerge from the shallow root buds of the parent plant
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What is a cutting in the context of plant propagation?
a section of a stem, root, or leaf taken from the parent plant and planted in soil
an underground food storage organ that produces small buds capable of growing into new plants
a horizontal stem that naturally grows along the soil surface
a shoot that naturally emerges from the shallow root buds of the parent plant
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What is the main disadvantage of vegetative propagation?
it leads to a lack of genetic variation in offspring
it is expensive
it is a slow process
it results in low crop yields
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Describe the steps involved in propagating plants from stem cuttings.
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