What Is the Difference Between a Cutting and a Graft

question 61

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a cutting and a graft?

• A) A cutting is diploid, whereas a graft is haploid.
• B) A cutting propagates on its own, while a graft is fused to another plant.
• C) A cutting is haploid, whereas a graft is diploid.
• D) A cutting is fused to another plant, while a graft propagates on its own.
• E) A cutting matures faster than a graft.

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Definitions:

Cohort Study

A research approach involving a group of people observed over a period to determine how certain exposures affect outcomes.

Experimental

Pertaining to a scientific approach involving controlled trials and studies to test hypotheses, investigate cause-and-effect relationships, or demonstrate specific effects.

Observational

Pertaining to research methods that involve watching and recording behaviors or outcomes in their natural setting without manipulation.

Nested Case-Control

A study design used within a cohort study, where a subset of participants with a specific outcome is compared to a subset without the outcome from the same cohort.