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Hexaploidy is observed in

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Hexaploidy is observed in
  1. Grapes
  2. Watermelon
  3. Tomatoes
  4. Wheat

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - Wheat
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) is hexaploid (6n=426n = 42, AABBDD). Seedless watermelon is usually triploid, and tomato is diploid.

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