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Biodiversity and Conservation — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYBiodiversity and Conservation3 Marks
Question
Explain how biodiversity is important for human.
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Answer

  1. Humans derive numerous economic benefits directly from diversity of organisms.
  1. Food products (cereals, pulses and fruits), firewood and fibre (cotton, jute from plants and Silk, wool from animals).
  2. Construction material (timber for making furniture, houses and sports goods), industrial products (tannis, lubricant, dyes, resins and perfumes) and products of medicinal importance (about 25.000 plants are used in traditional medicine).
  1. There are huge indirect benefits that humans derive from the diversity of life. These are, pure oxygen, natural pollinators, flood and soil erosion control, nutrient replenishment, waste recycling by microbes and aesthetic pleasure and mental peace.

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