Question

3. Each section of a Sansevieria leaf can grow into a new plant when planted in soil.

A . Write 1 benefit of this type of reproduction

B. How is reproduction in sansevieria plant similar to that in begonia plant​

Answer 1

Answer:

A particular group of begonias, called the rex begonias (Begonia rex cultorum), propagate themselves through leaf cuttings. Unlike other plants that use specific stem portions for reproduction, the rex begonia uses its leaf veins to create new plantlets.09-Jun-2021

a. The advantages of asexual reproduction over sexual reproduction are:

1) Rapid rate of reproduction: Large number of offspring is formed if the environment is favorable; hence they reproduce at a rapid rate. More individuals are formed from a single cell in less time.

2) Better chances of survival: Since large number of offspring are formed they have better chances of survival

3) The offspring produced are exactly identical to parents, so they retain the qualities of the parent cell.

b.