Almost all commercial banana plants are genetically identical. Customers like the fact that bananas sold in grocery stores are seedless and are consistent in size, color, and taste. Yet scientists have recently discovered a problem facing the banana plants. Which statement describes the MOST LIKELY risk to genetically identical banana plants? A) The fruits ripen too soon after they are harvested.
B) The bananas have less nutritional value with each generation.
C) The plants are susceptible to a new disease causing fungus.
D) The plants grow more slowly than wild bananas.