Why Are Apple Trees Propagated Asexually

question 61

Multiple Choice

Why are apple trees propagated asexually?

• A)the process is much easier than growing them from seeds
• B)it is the only way to grow the same reliable quality of apple
• C)asexual propagation introduces genetic variation that makes the trees hardier
• D)asexually propagated apple trees are more disease resistant
• E)more than one of these is the reason why apple trees are asexually propagated

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Definitions:

Anticodon AAA

Refers to a three-nucleotide sequence on tRNA that is complementary to a specific mRNA codon, in this case, the AAA codon.

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in messenger RNA (mRNA) that specifies the addition of a specific amino acid to a growing polypeptide chain during protein synthesis.

AUG

The codon for methionine in messenger RNA (mRNA), serving as the initiation signal for translation in protein synthesis.

UAA

A stop codon in the genetic code that signals the end of a protein-coding sequence in mRNA transcription.