Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321885326
Author: Jane B. Reece, Martha R. Taylor, Eric J. Simon, Jean L. Dickey, Kelly A. Hogan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Botanists are looking for the wild ancestors of potatoes, corn, and wheat. Why is this search important?
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Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
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