Every time a species becomes extinct, we lose a potential source of medicine for human illness. Since we do not know which species are likely to provide valuable medicines, it is difficult to know where to focus conservation efforts. If you were in charge of determining high priorities for species conservation in a country, with the goal of identifying plants with medicinal value, what factors would you consider in making your decisions?

Every time a species becomes extinct, we lose a potential source of medicine for human illness. Since we do not know which species are likely to provide valuable medicines, it is difficult to know where to focus conservation efforts. If you were in charge of determining high priorities for species conservation in a country, with the goal of identifying plants with medicinal value, what factors would you consider in making your decisions?

Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter25: Human Impacts On The Biosphere

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 2CT

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