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(D) The 'Old World' refers to Africa, Asia, and Europe, while the 'New World' refers to the Americas.Plants such as corn, potato, and sweet potato are

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Rice

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(D) The 'Old World' refers to Africa, Asia, and Europe, while the 'New World' refers to the Americas.Plants such as corn, potato, and sweet potato are native to the Americas (New World) and were introduced to the Old World after the voyages of Christopher Columbus.Rice $(Oryza \, sativa)$ is native to Asia (Old World) and was introduced to the Americas (New World) by European explorers and settlers.Therefore, rice is the correct answer as it originated in the Old World and was introduced to the New World.

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