How do you clone a potato?
In this lesson, we are going to learn about the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction, particularly in plants. We will also learn about different methods of asexual reproduction in plants, including bulbs, runner plants and tubers. Finally, we will write up an experiment which will test whether you can clone a potato.
How do you clone a potato?
In this lesson, we are going to learn about the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction, particularly in plants. We will also learn about different methods of asexual reproduction in plants, including bulbs, runner plants and tubers. Finally, we will write up an experiment which will test whether you can clone a potato.
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Key learning points
- Know how some new plants can be grown from cuttings and bulbs
- Know how to take a cutting
- Compare sexual and asexual reproduction in plants and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of both
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