Biology 5090 · O Level · Asexual and sexual reproduction

Asexual and sexual reproduction — practice question

The diagram presents the parts of a plant that are above the ground.
(a(i))[1]

State the type of reproduction carried out by the flower shown in the diagram.

(a(ii))[5]

Describe the events that must occur for the flower to develop into a fruit.

(b)[1]

The plant may also reproduce without a flower, forming new plants from plantlets. State the reproduction type that gives rise to the plantlets.

(c)[3]

Suggest the benefits to the plant of reproducing by each of the following methods: using flowers; using plantlets.

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