Asexual Reproduction in Plants

The video tutorial explores different methods of plant reproduction, focusing on asexual reproduction. It begins with a comparison of planting carrot seeds and tops, highlighting that both can result in plant growth. The concept of asexual reproduction is introduced, explaining its advantages and methods, such as budding in yeast, fragmentation in spirogyra, and spore formation in fungi. The tutorial also covers vegetative propagation, where new plants arise from roots, stems, or leaves, using examples like potatoes and ginger.

What is the main advantage of asexual reproduction in plants?

• It produces genetically diverse plants.

• It requires two parent plants.

• It produces plants identical to the parent.

• It is a slower mode of reproduction.

How does yeast reproduce asexually?

• By forming spores

• Using seeds

• Through fragmentation

• Via budding

What is the green layer that covers ponds during the rainy season?

• Ferns

• Moss

• Yeast

• Spirogyra

How do spirogyra algae reproduce rapidly?

• Using spores

• By budding

• Through seeds

• By fragmentation

What is the white cottony growth on bread called?

• Yeast

• Bread mold

• Spirogyra

• Moss

Which part of the plant is involved in vegetative propagation?

• Vegetative parts like roots and stems

• Spores

• Seeds

• Flowers

Which plant propagates through its underground stems?

• Rose

• Potato

• Cactus

• Tulip