A disadvantage of monoculture is that

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Monoculture involves growing a single variety of crop over a large area. This genetic uniformity makes the crop vulnerable to a new pest or disease. When a particular pest or disease affects the crop, it can affect the entire field, leading to massive losses. This is not the case in a diverse ecosystem where there are multiple crops being grown together. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is not a disadvantage, but rather a characteristic of monoculture. Option C and D are not directly related to monoculture. Option E is not necessarily a disadvantage, but it is not the best choice in this context.

A Disadvantage of Monoculture Is That