Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 37.5, Problem 2C
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To explain: The similarity between corms and bulbs.

Concept introduction: Asexual reproduction is a common mode of reproduction found in plants in which a single parent can gives rise to the offspring. In such mode of reproduction, a part of the plant becomes separated from the parent and grows into a genetically identical plant through mitosis.

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To explain: The difference between corms and bulbs.

Concept introduction: Asexual reproduction is a common mode of reproduction found in plants in which a single parent can gives rise to the offspring. In such mode of reproduction, a part of the plant becomes separated from the parent and grows into a genetically identical plant through mitosis. Certain plant parts such as stem, root, leaf, and buds are specifically modified for asexual reproduction.

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