Question

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

a. Capture-release programs have been very successful in saving many endangered species from extinction.
b. We now have the ability to make genes.
c. The 20 best-selling prescription drugs are all synthetic.
d. There are less than 100 species that are endangered or threatened in the United States.
e. Very few species have been evaluated for their economic (i.e., medical, agricultural, industrial) potential.

Answer 1

The correct answer is option e. "Very few species have been evaluated for their economic (i.e., medical, agricultural, industrial) potential".

Step-by-step explanation:

Species evaluation regarding its potential benefits in economics is an interesting approach to make awareness about how important is to conserve the environment and avoid the extinction of species for reasons other than natural. However, this is a complex task and there are very few examples of this type of evaluations. One example is the evaluation of the economic benefits of the "pollination services" provided by bees. This particular approach helps society to understand the role that bees have in nature and the importance of taking care of their habitats.