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Edexcel IGCSE Biology · Spec 3.7

Asexual Reproduction in Plants

Natural and artificial asexual reproduction in plants, including growing new plants from cuttings.

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Asexual Reproduction in Plants

Spec 3.7

What you need to know

  • Recall that asexual reproduction makes identical clones
  • Describe how plants reproduce naturally using runners
  • Describe how gardeners use cuttings

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Give an example of natural asexual reproduction in plants.

Runners (e.g. strawberry), bulbs or tubers producing genetically identical new plants.

What is a clone?

An offspring that is genetically identical to its parent.

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