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What is exploring molecular, genetic, and species-level diversity for products of economic importance called?

ABiopiracy

BBiofuel

CBioprospecting

DBiodiversity

Answer:

C. Bioprospecting

Read Explanation:

Exploring molecular, genetic, and species-level diversity or the search for plant and animal species for products of economic importance such as medicinal drugs and other commercially valuable compounds is known as bioprospecting. The compounds explored are used in various fields such as academic, agriculture, bioremediation, pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, industrial purposes, etc.


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