O-LevelBiologyGenetics & Variation5090/11 · May/June 2021 · Q331 Mark

The diagram shows two onion plants. Using the information in the diagram, which statement about these onion plants is correct? [Figure 13.1]

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ADaughter plants are produced from the small bulb by meiosis.

BDaughter plants produced from the flower are genetically identical to the parent plant.

CThe plants can reproduce sexually and asexually.

DTwo parent plants are required for reproduction.

✓ Correct answer

C: The plants can reproduce sexually and asexually.

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Topic: Genetics & Variation, O-Level Biology (syllabus 5090). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Biology, May/June 2021 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 33.

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