Question
Biology Question on Biodiversity and Conservation
Biodiversity of geographical region represents
A
Endangered species found in the region
B
The diversity in the organisms living in the region
C
Genetic diversity in the dominant species of the region
D
Species endemic to the region
Answer
The diversity in the organisms living in the region
Explanation
Solution
Biodiversity (biological diversity) is the existence of a wide variety of species (species diversity) j or other taxa of plants, animals and microorganisms in a natural community or habitat, or of communities within a 1 particular environment (ecological diversity), or of genetic variation within a species (genetic diversity). The maintenance of a high level of biodiversity is important for the stability of ecosystems.