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 plants grow more slowly than wild bananas
B. The fruits ripen too soon after they are harvested
C. The plants are susceptible to a new disease-causing fungus
D. The bananas have less nutritional value with each generation