Pearson Edexcel IAL Biology 4.16 Biodiversity & endemism
Practise defining biodiversity and endemism in context, distinguishing species variety from genetic diversity within populations.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Biology YBI11
- Level
- AS
Exam points
- state that endemic species are found only in a named geographical area, not just one habitat
- define biodiversity using species number and genetic variation within species
4.16—Biodiversity and endemism question 1
[Maximum number: 2]
Flowering plants produce seeds that can be stored in a seed bank. This is done to conserve the biodiversity of plants.
State what is meant by the term biodiversity.
An answer that includes the following points.
- the \{number of different / variety of\} species (of living organisms) in an area / stated area (1)
- the genetic differences within species of living organisms (1)
Accept species richness of an area
Accept genetic variety
(2)
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