Humans benefit from the diversity of life. Give two examples.
(N/A) Humans derive innumerable direct economic benefits from nature. Two examples include:
$(a)$ Food: Humans rely on various plant species for cereals,pulses,and fruits.
$(b)$ Medicinal products: $A$ significant number of drugs and medicines are derived from plants and other organisms,which are essential for healthcare.
$(a)$ Food: Humans rely on various plant species for cereals,pulses,and fruits.
$(b)$ Medicinal products: $A$ significant number of drugs and medicines are derived from plants and other organisms,which are essential for healthcare.
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