The process by which a modified stem or root of a parent plant grows offspring that remain attached is called(1 point)
Responses
binary fission.
binary fission.
tuber reproduction.
tuber reproduction.
vegetative reproduction.
vegetative reproduction.
fragmentation.
vegetative reproduction.
The correct answer is vegetative reproduction.
The correct answer is vegetative reproduction.
Vegetative reproduction is the process in which a modified stem or root of a parent plant grows and develops offspring that remain attached to the parent plant. This form of reproduction occurs in asexual plants, and it allows the parent plant to create genetically identical offspring, also known as clones.
To arrive at this answer, you could have approached the question by eliminating the incorrect options.
1. Binary fission is a form of asexual reproduction in which a single-celled organism divides into two identical daughter cells. It does not apply to plants.
2. Tuber reproduction is not a specific term used in plant reproduction. While tubers can play a role in asexual reproduction in some plants (like potatoes), it is not a universally applicable term.
3. Fragmentation is a type of asexual reproduction in which a parent organism breaks into fragments, and each fragment can regenerate into a new individual. While this can occur in certain plants, it doesn't specifically refer to the process described in the question.
By process of elimination, vegetative reproduction is the most suitable option as it accurately describes the described process.