Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Loss of Biodiversity

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the loss of biodiversity is NOT true?

• A)Earth is losing 2.5% of its species annually.
• B)There will be fewer species at the end of the 21st century than there are now.
• C)Loss of biodiversity results in the loss of novel compounds with potential medical applications.
• D)Loss of biodiversity may result in less productive and resilient communities.
• E)Habitat degradation is one of the most important threats to biodiversity.

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