What is the main outcome of sexual propagation in flowering plants?

• A. It does not involve fertilization.
• B. It uses fertilization processes and produces seeds.
• C. It produces clones of the parent.
• D. It requires tissue culture.

Answer: (B)

Sexual propagation in flowering plants hinges on fertilization between pollen and ovule, which forms seeds. The seeds are the new offspring and carry genetic material from two parents, bringing genetic variation. That’s why the correct description emphasizes the involvement of fertilization and the production of seeds. This differs from producing clones through asexual methods, which do not involve fertilization, and from tissue culture, which is a technique sometimes used but not required for sexual propagation.