Question

select the correct answer. david brought home a leaf cutting from a plant. he potted the cutting, and it grew into a full plant. what can you conclude about the new plant? a. it inherited chromosomes from two parents. b. its genetically identical to the parent plant. c. it was produced by sexual reproduction. d. it has half the number of genes as its parent.

Explanation:

Plant cutting is a form of asexual reproduction. In asexual reproduction, the new plant is genetically identical to the parent plant as it is produced from a single - parent source without the combination of gametes from two parents.

Answer:

B. It's genetically identical to the parent plant.