Vegetative propagation

Here are 10 one-word answer type questions from the topic Vegetative Propagation with answers and explanations (explanation is given immediately after each question and answer as requested):

1)

Question: What is the method of asexual reproduction in which new plants grow from roots, stems, or leaves?

Answer: Vegetative

Explanation: Vegetative propagation is a type of asexual reproduction where new plants are produced from vegetative parts like roots, stems, and leaves .

2)

Question: Which part of a potato has buds that grow into new plants?

Answer: Eyes

Explanation: The scars on a potato are called eyes. These contain buds that can grow into new plants when planted in soil .

3)

Question: What is the name of the buds found in the margin of Bryophyllum leaves?

Answer: Vegetative

Explanation: Bryophyllum has vegetative buds on the margins of its leaves which can grow into new plants when they fall on moist soil .

4)

Question: Which plant reproduces vegetatively through its underground stem?

Answer: Ginger

Explanation: Ginger reproduces through vegetative propagation by its modified underground stem called rhizome .

5)

Question: Which part of the rose plant is used for vegetative propagation?

Answer: Stem

Explanation: In rose, vegetative propagation is done by stem cuttings which are planted in soil to grow new plants .

6)

Question: What is the point on a stem where a leaf arises called?

Answer: Node

Explanation: A node is the part of a stem or branch from which a leaf grows. It is the point where vegetative propagation can occur through cuttings .

7)

Question: Which vegetative part of the sweet potato helps in propagation?

Answer: Roots

Explanation: In sweet potato, new plants arise from the roots, making it an example of vegetative propagation through roots .

8)

Question: What type of buds are responsible for vegetative propagation?

Answer: Vegetative

Explanation: Vegetative buds are found in the axils of leaves or other vegetative parts and help in the growth of new plants .

9)

Question: What type of reproduction ensures that new plants are exact copies of the parent plant?

Answer: Asexual

Explanation: Vegetative propagation is a type of asexual reproduction, so new plants formed are genetically identical to the parent plant .

10)

Question: Which common houseplant can grow by vegetative propagation in water?

Answer: Moneyplant

Explanation: Moneyplant can easily grow from stem cuttings placed in water, showing vegetative propagation through stem .

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