Asked by Kiersten

Many medications used to treat human illnesses are based on substances found in other organisms. How might a decrease in biodiversity affect medical discoveries and treatments.?
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Answered by Ms. Sue
Decrease in biodiversity = less plants.

Answered by Kiersten
Wait, sorry, Im still extremely confused..
Answered by Ms. Sue
Do you understand the words used in that question?
medications
substances
organisms
decrease
biodiversity
Answered by Kiersten
Yess.

Biodiversity is diffrent species of organisms... righ?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Right.

This article explains biodiversity and why it's important.

http://www.globalissues.org/issue/169/biodiversity
Answered by Kiersten
Thanks so much!! :D
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
Answered by Amy
wait so what is the full correct answer?
Answered by chuchi
How might a decrease in biodiversity affect medical discoveries and treatments.?
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