Answer: Combine desirable traits of two varieties onto one plant.
- A Boost the number of seeds a plant yields
- B Combine desirable traits of two varieties onto one plant
- C Increase the rate of chlorophyll synthesis in leaves
- D Generate an entirely new species through hybridization
Correct answer: B. Combine desirable traits of two varieties onto one plant
Explanation: Grafting: shoot (scion) of one plant joined to root (rootstock) of another. Combines disease-resistant roots with high-quality fruit varieties.
Structure of a mature flower. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
Concept context
Asexual and sexual reproduction, flower anatomy, pollination, fertilization, and seed development.