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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding biodiversity?

  1. A
    It refers to the number and variety of organisms on Earth
  2. B
    It is constant and does not change over time
  3. C
    It includes only plants and animals
  4. D
    It is limited to a single ecosystem

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Biodiversity refers to the sum total of all variety of life on Earth, ranging from genetic diversity within species to the variety of ecosystems. It is not constant; it increases through evolution and decreases through extinction.

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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding biodiversity?
A
It refers to the number and variety of organisms on Earth
B
It is constant and does not change over time
C
It includes only plants and animals
D
It is limited to a single ecosystem

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