Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Asexual reproduction

Asexual reproduction — practice question

Fig. 6.1 illustrates several of the many potato varieties, Solanum tuberosum, grown around the world for food. All varieties of S. tuberosum are grouped within the same species.
(a)[2]

Define what is meant by the term species.

(b)[3]

Describe the advantages of the type of reproduction shown in Fig. 6.2 in crop production.

(c)[2]

Explain why plants store starch.

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