Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Reproduction in Organisms

Question:

Which options correctly identifies artificial and natural methods of vegetative propagation?

Options:

Tubers-Rhizomes

Offset-Tissue culture

Layering- Bulbils

Grafting - cutting

Correct Answer:

Layering- Bulbils

Explanation:

Layering is a type of horticultural or artificial method of vegetative propagation in which adventitious roots are induced to develop on a soft stem while it is still attached to the plant. Bulbils are multicellular fleshy buds that take part in natural vegetative propagation, e.g., Oxalis, Agave, pineapple.