Which of the following represents the correct taxonomic hierarchy for Wheat?
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Correct answer: Family: Poaceae, Order: Poales, Class: Monocotyledonae
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) belongs to the family Poaceae, the order Poales, and the class Monocotyledonae (monocots).
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