Why do species extinctions matter?

Biology Biodiversity and Conservation NCERT Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 12, 2026

They don't matter unless the species is a human food source.

Many pharmaceutical products are derived from natural products, loss of species could mean loss of therapeutic drugs.

Soil erosion may increase if certain plants go extinct,

b and c

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Species extinctions matter because:

Many medicines and pharmaceuticals come from plants and animals; extinction could mean loss of potential drugs.

Some species play key roles in ecosystem functions, like preventing soil erosion, maintaining pollination, and nutrient cycling.

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