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?

Answer 1

The statement that can be removed is  --

Unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seed, one will not get the same plant again.

This above statement can be removed, without affecting the given excerpt's reliability.

Rest all the other statements are inter related and have the same meaning output.

Answer 2

The correct answer is unlike heirloom seeds, if one saves a hybrid seeds, one will not get same plant again.

Hybrid seeds they are cross pollinated. It is the main contributor for eise in agriculture.

They does not reproduce so they do not save seeds from hybrids.

Heirlooms are open pollinated. Thy can be harvested and replanted and it can be grown year after year.