Which hexaploid wheat is used to make bread?

Triticum turgidum

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Triticum durum

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Triticum monococcum

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Triticum aestivum

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Solution

The correct option is B Triticum aestivum
A. Triticum turgidum is known as Emmer wheat and is tetraploid.
B. Triticum durum is known as Pasta wheat and is tetraploid.
C. Triticum monococcum is known as Einkorn wheat and is diploid.
D. Triticum aestivum is known the bread wheat and is hexaploidy.
Hence, the hexaploidy wheat used to make bread. So, the correct answer is 'Triticum aestivum'.

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