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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question

Question

Which category of plants is a 'cultivated variety' often propagated asexually to maintain a specific trait?
Options
A Species
B Variety
C Cultivar
Correct Answer
D Hybrid
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A cultivar, which stands for 'cultivated variety', is a plant selected for a particular characteristic and is usually propagated asexually to maintain that trait.

Hint

This is a human-made or human-selected category, not a natural one.

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