Hybrid seeds are deliberately crossbred for particular traits, such as growth pattern or disease resistance. They have been hand-pollinated and are patented, often sterile, and genetically identical within food types. These plants are usually grown in a monocultural environment and are cultivated for mass production and sale. They must be sturdy to withstand mechanical picking and cross-country shipping. They do not compare to the quality and taste of heirloom plants, but they do produce large, healthy fruit that appeals to most shoppers. Unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again.

Which statement can be removed and not affect the excerpt’s reliability?
(A)Hybrid seeds are deliberately crossbred for particular traits, such as growth pattern or disease resistance.
(B)They do not compare to the quality and taste of heirloom plants, but they do produce large, healthy fruit that appeals to most shoppers.
(C)Unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again.
(D)They have been hand-pollinated and are patented, often sterile, and genetically identical within food types.

Question

Hybrid seeds are deliberately crossbred for particular traits, such as growth pattern or disease resistance. They have been hand-pollinated and are patented, often sterile, and genetically identical within food types. These plants are usually grown in a monocultural environment and are cultivated for mass production and sale. They must be sturdy to withstand mechanical picking and cross-country shipping. They do not compare to the quality and taste of heirloom plants, but they do produce large, healthy fruit that appeals to most shoppers. Unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again.

Which statement can be removed and not affect the excerpt’s reliability?
(A)Hybrid seeds are deliberately crossbred for particular traits, such as growth pattern or disease resistance.
(B)They do not compare to the quality and taste of heirloom plants, but they do produce large, healthy fruit that appeals to most shoppers.
(C)Unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again.
(D)They have been hand-pollinated and are patented, often sterile, and genetically identical within food types.

anonymous · Answer

What do you think the answer is?

anonymous · Answer

i think it is A

anonymous · Answer

Why do you think that?

anonymous · Answer

because it says its disease resistance

anonymous · Answer

That is a good choice, with solid reasoning behind it. Now in order to be able to tell if that is truly the unneeded sentence, try reading through the paragraph once without that sentence.

anonymous · Answer

and see if it makes sense. If it doesn't it's not the answer.

anonymous · Answer

it dont so im not sure i have been stuck for 2 days on thins