Cloning Flashcards
1
Q
WHAT ARE CLONES?
A
Genetically identical copies of themselves. Some plants produce clones naturally by ASEXUAL REPRODUCTION
2
Q
HOW CAN PLANTS BE CLONED?
A
- cloned artificially using tissues culture
- taking a cutting
- a part of a plant+plant in damp compost+plant hormones cause roots to develop+in a clear plastic bag to keep moist
3
Q
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF CUTTINGS?
A
Advantages
-growers to produce mass produce
-genetically identical useful for characteristics
Disadvantages
-lack of genetic variation means plants will become exposed to disease&environmental conditions
