Which of the Following Statements About Cotton Is FALSE

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cotton is FALSE?

• A)It was domesticated independently in the New and in the Old World.
• B)It was domesticated earlier in Mexico than in Peru.
• C)New World cottons are polyploid.
• D)Old World cottons are diploid.
• E)New World cottons replaced Old World cottons throughout the world.

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