All of These but One Are Practical Reasons to Be

question 20

Multiple Choice

All of these but one are practical reasons to be concerned with preserving plant diversity. Which is the exception?

• A)Over 100 prescription drugs are made from substances derived from plants.
• B)Humans depend on plants for lumber and jobs.
• C)Loss of plant biodiversity, in turn, negatively affects animal biodiversity.
• D)Local knowledge of rainforest plant communities has no impact on the production of new medicines.

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Definitions:

Genuineness

The quality of being authentic, sincere, and honest in one's interactions and behavior.

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To intellectualize is to approach or analyze a situation or emotion in an overly rational manner, often as a defense mechanism to avoid confronting the underlying emotional aspects.

Rationalize

The process of attempting to logically justify behavior or attitudes that might otherwise be unacceptable or irrational.

Paraphrase

The act of rewording or rephrasing a text or statement to achieve clearer understanding without changing its original meaning.