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Define the terms $(i)$ Bioprospecting $(ii)$ Endemism
Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
Solution
$(i)$ Bioprospecting : Exploring molecular, genetic and species-level diversity for products of economic importance.
$(ii)$ Endemism : Species confined to that region \& which is not found anywhere else.
Standard 12
Biology
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Match the columns :
| Column – $I$ | Column – $II$ |
| $(A)$ Endemism | $(i)$ Khasi and Jaintia hills Maghalaya |
| $(B)$ Hotspot of India | $(ii)$ Advanced ex-situ conservation. |
| $(C)$ Sacred groves | $(iii)$ Species found in particular area only. |
| $(D)$ Cryopreservation | $(iv)$ Zoological park and botanical garden. |
| $(E)$ Ex-situ conservation | $(v)$ Western ghats. |
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