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Questions Related to other modes of vegetative propagation

Epiphyllous buds take part in

evs seed becomes plant other modes of vegetative propagation the journey of seeds introduction to reproduction

  1. Growth in length

  2. Photosynthesis

  3. Reproduction

  4. Reduction in transpiration

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Correct Option: C

Identify the plants that reproduce by leaves?

evs seed becomes plant other modes of vegetative propagation the journey of seeds introduction to reproduction

  1. Sugarcane

  2. Onion

  3. Saintpaulia

  4. Opuntia

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Saintpaulia also is known as African violets commonly propagated asexually. Plants can be divided into smaller daughter plants or even grown from leaf cuttings. 

So the correct option is 'Saintpaulia'.

Why is vegetative propagation possible by leaves?

evs seed becomes plant other modes of vegetative propagation the journey of seeds introduction to reproduction

  1. It possesses dividing cells

  2. It possesses dead cells

  3. It possesses chlorophyll

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vegetative propagation is possible by leaves as the process is continued by differentiating leaf parenchyma, which is probably often phloem parenchyma or companion cells, the two of which are often indistinguishable,  into new root and shoot apical meristems.

So the correct option is 'It possesses dividing cells'.

Reduced stem bears leaves called

evs seed becomes plant other modes of vegetative propagation the journey of seeds introduction to reproduction

  1. Ramal

  2. Radical

  3. Cauline

  4. Phyllodes

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Correct Option: B