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State whether the following is true or false. Triticum durum is a hexapolyploid variety of wheat.

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Question

State whether the following is true or false.

Triticum durum is a hexapolyploid variety of wheat.

True or False
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Solution

This statement is false.

Explanation:

  • Triticum durum is emmer wheat and is tetraploid, with four chromosome sets.
  • Triticum aestivum, or bread wheat, is hexaploid.
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Chapter 13: Plant Breeding to Enhance Food Production - EXERCISES [Page 726]

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Sarita Aggarwal Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 13 Plant Breeding to Enhance Food Production
EXERCISES | Q III. 3. | Page 726
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