Which of the Following Is the Most Direct Threat to Biodiversity

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most direct threat to biodiversity?

• A)increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide
• B)the depletion of the ozone layer
• C)overexploitation of species
• D)habitat destruction
• E)zoned reserves

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Definitions:

Optical Activity

The ability of a compound to rotate the plane of polarized light, indicating its chiral nature.

Adenosine Monophosphate

A nucleotide composed of an adenine base attached to a ribose sugar and single phosphate group; involved in energy transfer within cells.

Kiliani-Fischer Synthesis

A method for elongating the carbon chain of a monosaccharide, thereby facilitating the synthesis of higher carbohydrates.

Tollen's Reagent

A chemical reagent used to differentiate between aldehydes and ketones, famously known for the silver mirror test.