Humans benefit from the diversity of life. Give two examples.
(N/A) Humans derive innumerable direct economic benefits from nature. Two examples include:
$(a)$ Food: Humans rely on various plant species for cereals,pulses,and fruits.
$(b)$ Medicinal products: $A$ significant number of drugs and medicines are derived from plants and other organisms,which are essential for healthcare.
$(a)$ Food: Humans rely on various plant species for cereals,pulses,and fruits.
$(b)$ Medicinal products: $A$ significant number of drugs and medicines are derived from plants and other organisms,which are essential for healthcare.
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Given below are two statements.
Statement-$I$: Genetic diversity is the diversity in the number and type of genes as well as chromosomes present in the same species and variations in the genes and their alleles.
Statement-$II$: Species diversity deals with the variety of species as well as the number of individuals of different species observed in an area.
In light of the above statements,select the correct answer from the options given below.
Statement-$I$: Genetic diversity is the diversity in the number and type of genes as well as chromosomes present in the same species and variations in the genes and their alleles.
Statement-$II$: Species diversity deals with the variety of species as well as the number of individuals of different species observed in an area.
In light of the above statements,select the correct answer from the options given below.
Discuss the diversity of life forms found on our Earth.
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View SolutionWhich of the following is $NOT$ a characteristic of a biodiversity hotspot?
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View SolutionStatement $A$: As moving from equator to polar region,species diversity decreases.
Statement $R$: Amazon rain forest of South America has less biodiversity.
Statement $R$: Amazon rain forest of South America has less biodiversity.
The number and types of organisms present on Earth constitute ...... .
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