Q. Consider the following comparisons between the Durum Wheat (Triticum durum) and the Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum) Durum Wheat consists of High Protein and Glutin Content in comparison to the Common Wheat Durum Wheat consists of more Chromosomes in comparison to the Common Wheat Which among the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 1 is correct
Notes:

1. Statement 1: Durum Wheat consists of High Protein and Glutin Content in comparison to the Common Wheat: This statement is correct. Durum wheat does have higher protein and gluten content than common wheat. Durum wheat protein content ranges from 13% to 16%, while common wheat has only 10% to 12% protein. The additional proteins give durum wheat its unique pasta-making qualities.
2. Statement 2: Durum Wheat consists of more Chromosomes in comparison to the Common Wheat: This statement is incorrect. Both durum wheat (Triticum durum) and common wheat (Triticum aestivum) have the same number of chromosomes - 42 chromosomes in total in their cell nuclei. The differences between them are in factors like protein content rather than chromosome numbers.

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