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Lab: Disease Spread — Unit test

Question 1 • NY-Life Science: BiologyTerm 2 Hillcrest

How could the loss of biodiversity affect humans?

Answer
A
It may cause an increase in the human population as competition is reduced.
B
It may lead to the loss of potential medicines, foods, and products.
C
It could lead to a decrease in infectious and other diseases that affect humans.
D
It could cause a decrease in the amount of pollutants on the planet.

Explanation

Biodiversity includes many species that can provide humans with useful resources, including foods, medicines, and materials for products. If species disappear, some of these resources may be lost before people can use or study them. The correct choice is “It may lead to the loss of potential medicines, foods, and products.”

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