5.2.2.1.1 - Consumptive Value
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What is consumptive value in the context of biodiversity?
💡 Hint: Think about what benefits we receive from natural resources.
Name a common antibiotic derived from a fungus.
💡 Hint: Consider famous medications that are based on natural sources.
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What is the main source of food for humans according to the consumptive value of biodiversity?
💡 Hint: Consider all the major categories of food we consume.
True or False: All medicines are synthetic and do not come from biodiversity.
💡 Hint: Think about where many medications originate.
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Propose a plan for conserving a local biodiversity hotspot. Outline how this would benefit food security and medicinal resources.
💡 Hint: Think about different stakeholders in your community.
Analyze the potential consequences of losing a specific species on local food supply and health.
💡 Hint: Consider the ecological roles organisms play in ecosystems.
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