Asked by Desmond Jones on Sep 25, 2024
What percentage of plant species in the world's tropical forests has been examined closely for possible medicinal properties?
A) less than 10%
B) less than 5%
C) less than 3%
D) less than 1%
Plant Species
Distinct types of plants that share similar characteristics, capable of interbreeding to produce fertile offspring.
Medicinal Properties
Characteristics of substances (often plants, fungi, or animal products) that allow them to be used in treating, curing, or preventing disease and improving health and well-being.
Tropical Forests
Dense forests located in the tropical regions of the world, characterized by high rainfall and biodiversity.
- Perceive the essentiality of tropical forests and discern the threats against them.
- Comprehend the value of biodiversity in forest ecosystems and the determinants impacting it.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the essentiality of tropical forests and discern the threats against them.
- Comprehend the value of biodiversity in forest ecosystems and the determinants impacting it.