Search any question & find its solution
Question:
Answered & Verified by Expert
In India, we find mangoes with different flavours, colours, fibre content and even shelf-life. The large variation is on account of
Options:
Solution:
2803 Upvotes
Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
Genetic diversity
Edward Wilson coined the term biodiversity to describe the diversity seen at the different levels of biosphere. We find heterogeneity not only at species level but also at the level of macromolecules within cells. There are three different types of biodiversity patterns seen most commonly, they are genetic, species and ecological. Genetic diversity refers to genetic the seen amongst a single species found in different regions. Rauwolfiavomitaria shows different concentration of reserpine in different regions of Himalayas, there are around 1000 different types of mangoes found which have different flavours, colours, fibre content and even shelf-life.
Looking for more such questions to practice?
Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.