22.1 natural cloning in plants Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name for asexual reproduction plants? (1 mark)
A
Vegetative propagation.
2
Q
What is cloning? (1 mark)
A
The production of genetically identical organisms.
3
Q
Give three advantages of vegetative propagation. (3 marks)
A
Quick
Have genetic info to help survive in environment
Only one parent
4
Q
Give three disadvantages of vegetative propagation. (3 marks)
A
No genetic variety
No natural selection
Unable to adapt
5
Q
What is suckering? (1 mark)
A
The growth of new trees from the roots or meristem in the trunks.
6
Q
What disease are the English Elm susceptible to? (1 mark)
A
Dutch elm disease- fungus
