A new plant, growing from a single leaf, is an example of sexual reproduction.

True or False?

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True.

False.

To determine whether a new plant growing from a single leaf is an example of sexual reproduction, we need to understand the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction.

Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes (reproductive cells) from two parent organisms to produce offspring that inherit genetic material from both parents. In plants, sexual reproduction typically involves the production of flowers, pollination, and fertilization.

On the other hand, asexual reproduction does not involve the fusion of gametes and only requires a single parent to produce offspring that are genetically identical or very similar to the parent. Asexual reproduction in plants can occur through various methods, such as vegetative propagation, where new plants are produced from different plant parts like stems, roots, or leaves.

In the case of a new plant growing from a single leaf, it is an example of asexual reproduction, specifically a type called vegetative propagation or leaf propagation. During this process, certain plant species, like succulents or some houseplants, can grow new plants from individual leaves. The leaf, when placed in suitable conditions, can develop roots, stems, and eventually grow into a new independent plant that is genetically identical to the parent plant.

Therefore, the statement "A new plant growing from a single leaf is an example of sexual reproduction" is false. It is an example of asexual reproduction through leaf propagation or vegetative propagation.