Wheat crops are grown in a field. The seeds are genetically identical. Which of the following is the most likely effect of planting an entire field with these seeds? A.The population will have high biodiversity. B.The population will have high genetic variation. C.The population will be resilient to environmental changes. D.The population will still be susceptible to genetic mutations
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So, options A and B are not correct. Genetically identical crops are usually less resilient to environmental changes because they lack genetic variation, which is essential for adapting to different conditions. So, option C is not correct. Genetic mutations can Show more…
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