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Which of the following statements is always true about prime numbers?

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  • AAll prime numbers are odd.
  • BEvery prime number has exactly two factors.
  • CThe smallest prime number is 1.
  • DThe product of two prime numbers is always prime.
Explanation

A prime number is defined as a natural number greater than 1 that has exactly two distinct positive divisors: 1 and itself. This definition makes option B correct.

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