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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics Objective Question

Question

In the process of grafting, what is the term for the stem cutting from the desired plant that is inserted into the host?
Options
A Stock
B Stump
C Rootstock
D Scion
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The scion (or graft) is the part from the desired plant being propagated. The stock is the rooted plant into which the scion is inserted.

Hint

This is the 'guest' part of the graft.

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