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

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Asexual propagation, such as grafting, is used to ensure that the new trees are genetically identical to the parent tree, thus maintaining the same reliable quality and characteristics of the apples.

Why Are Apple Trees Propagated Asexually