Campbell Biology in Focus
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780134710679
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Rebecca Orr
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 30, Problem 5TYU
Which statement concerning grafting is correct?
A. Stocks and scions refer to twigs of different species.
B. Stocks and scions must come from unrelated species.
C. Stocks provide root systems for grafting.
D. Grafting creates new species.
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