Question

All of the trees in an orchard were derived from the same rootstock, but half had scion "A" grafted and other half heed a different scion, scion "B" grafted. The trees that were grafted with scion "A" developed large fruits. What characteristics do you think the think the fruit from the trees that were grafted with scion "B" will have?A. The fruits will be small because the trees share the same rootstock.B. the fruits will be large because the trees share the same rootstock.C. The fruits will be large because all scions produce the same kind of fruits.D. There is not enough information to know what the fruit will look like.

Answer 1

Answer: Option D.

There is not enough information to know way the fruit will look like.

Explanation:

Rootstock is the underground part that is inside the soil.

The scion is the above part that is normally grafted to the rootstock. The scion develop into shoots and give rise to plant leaves, fruits, flowers e.t.c.

Scion is chosen base on the desired characteristics you want the plants to be.

Scion can be choose to get large fruits or pink flowers e.t.c.

The above question did not state what type of scion was chosen or used to produce a desired fruit.