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Which of the following statements regarding the ethical argument for conserving biodiversity is incorrect?
(a) We owe to millions of plant, animal and microbes species with whom we share this planet
(b) Every species has an intrinsic value only when it is of an economic value to us.
(c) It is our moral duty to care for the well-being of all species i.e., our biological legacy.
(d) All of these

A

We owe to millions of plant, animal and microbe species with whom we share this planet

B

Every species has an intrinsic value only when it is of an economic value to us.

C

It is our moral duty to care for the well-being of all species i.e., our biological legacy.

D

All of these

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B
Every species has an intrinsic value, even if it may not be of current or any economic value to us.
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