Multiple Choice
Extracts of the rosy periwinkle, Catharus roseus, have provided medicine with vincristine and vinblastine, drugs now available for treating cancer. The ability to find this species of plant and discover these drugs is a strong argument for
A) genetic engineering.
B) overexploitation.
C) preserving biodiversity.
D) supporting pharmaceutical industries.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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