Concept:Vegetative propagation creates clones, so any virus in the parent plant is passed on to every new offspring.
Explanation:Vegetative propagation uses roots, stems, or leaves to grow new plants.
These new plants are produced without seeds or sexual reproduction.
Therefore, each offspring is genetically identical to the parent plant.
If the parent carries a viral disease, the virus enters the new plant through the vegetative part.
This means all offspring become infected, and viral diseases spread easily.
This is a major disadvantage because it cannot be prevented by selecting healthy seeds.
Other options are not correct disadvantages: "true to type" is an advantage, while small fruits and slow maturation are not typical results of vegetative propagation.
Answer:B. viral diseases are transferred to offspring