The Graph Below Shows How Yield in Two Varieties of Corn

question 61

Multiple Choice

The graph below shows how yield in two varieties of corn respond to different environmental conditions. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Under tested conditions, variety 1 has a higher yield than variety 2.
• B) Under tested conditions, variety 2 has a higher yield than variety 1.
• C) Under tested conditions, variety 2 is more sensitive to environment quality than variety 1.
• D) Variety 1 is genetically superior to variety 2.
• E) Variety 2 is genetically superior to variety 1.

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