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Which statement is true regarding polyploidy in plants?



A) It is rare in plants

B) Wheat, cotton, and potato are examples of allopolyploids

C) Polyploids cannot arise naturally

D) Polyploidy decreases speciation


Answer: B) Wheat, cotton, and potato are examples of allopolyploids

Explanation: Polyploidy is common—30–80% of plant species show evidence. Examples like allopolyploid wheat, cotton, and autopolyploid potato illustrate natural occurrences.

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