Which of these is a correct statement about the Irish Potato Famine?

A) Most of the potatoes in Ireland were propagated from cuttings of different plants.
B) Potatoes did not become a key part of the Irish diet until well into the 20th century.
C) The potato originated in Ireland.
D) When the crops were infected by a rot-causing mold, all of the potato plants were susceptible and most were wiped out.
E) Most of the potatoes in Ireland differed genetically.


D) When the crops were infected by a rot-causing mold, all of the potato plants were susceptible and most were wiped out.

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