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Maize generates resistance against stem borers by having

A

(a) low aspartic acid, high nitrogen and sugar content

B

(b) low aspartic acid and sugar but high nitrogen content

C

(c) high aspartic acid and nitrogen but low sugar content

D

(d) high aspartic acid, low nitrogen and sugar content.

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The correct Answer is:
D
High aspartic acid, low nitrogen and sugar content in maize leads to resistance against maize stem borers.
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