Because of their relative genetic similarity,
A) domesticated species of grasses are susceptible to disease, drought, and pests.
B) several roots crops are no longer able to sustain populations.
C) scientists are trying to prevent reestablishing genetic diversity in grasses and several root crops through limiting introduction of heterogeneous strains.
D) domesticated species of grasses are better than domesticated species of fowl and animals.
E) domesticated species of plants are never interspersed with different species of plants.

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The relative genetic similarity of domesticated species of grasses makes them more susceptible to disease, drought, and pests. This is because they lack the genetic diversity that would make them better able to adapt to changing environmental conditions.

Because of Their Relative Genetic Similarity