Which one of the following statements is correct about biod…

Biology The Living World Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

Which one of the following statements is correct about biodiversity?

It is the occurrence of varied type of organism on earth.

Each different kind of plant, animal or organism represents a species.

The number of species that are known and described range between 1.7-1.8 million.

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• Variety of organisms – Biodiversity refers to the occurrence of varied types of organisms on Earth, including plants, animals, fungi, and microbes.

• Species concept – Each different kind of organism (plant, animal, or microbe) represents a species, which is a fundamental unit of biodiversity.

• Known species – Scientists have described approximately 1.7–1.8 million species so far, although many more remain undiscovered

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