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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Decrease in biodiversity = less plants.
Wait, sorry, Im still extremely confused..
Do you understand the words used in that question?
medications
substances
organisms
decrease
biodiversity
Yess.

Biodiversity is diffrent species of organisms... righ?
Right.

This article explains biodiversity and why it's important.

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