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dimulka
2 months ago
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Which of the following is most likely to be the direct result of lack of genetic diversity in a food crop such as corn?(A) Decre

ased kernel size- kernel size does not affect the corn’s ability to reproduce and grow.(B) Decreased potential yield- the potential yield of corn does not helpcause the corn to become extinct.(C) Decreased dependence on chemical fertilizers- because a decreased dependency on chemical fertilizers would make the corn stronger, and a lack of genetic diversity makes it weaker.(D) Increased susceptibility to plant disease- if corn is more susceptible to plant diseases, then it will be at a risk of extinction.(E) Increased resistance to pests- would make the corn stronger, and a lack of genetic diversity makes it weaker.
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agasfer [340]2 months ago
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Option (D) Increased vulnerability to plant diseases - Increased susceptibility of corn to diseases would put it at risk of extinction.
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