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______is the exploration of molecular, genetic and species-level diversity for gaining the products of economic importance.
(a) Exploitation
(b) Bioprospecting
(c) Co-extinction
(d) Patenting

A

Exploitation

B

Bioprospecting

C

Co-extinction

D

Patenting

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The correct Answer is:
B
Bioprospecting is the exploration of molecular, genetic and species level-diversity for gaining the products of economic imporatance. It comes under narrowly utilitarian category.
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