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


B

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