Question

Exploring molecular, genetic and species level diversity for products of economic importance is called

• A. Biofortification
• B. Biomagnification
• C. Bioprospecting
• D. Bioinformatics

Answer 1

The correct option is C Bioprospecting

Biofortification
Biofortification is the process by which the micro-nutritional content of a food crop can be increased through various methods such as using enriched fertilisers, selective breeding, genetic modification etc.

Biomagnification
Biomagnification is the accumulation of a toxic chemical in the body of organisms in successive trophic levels of a food chain.

Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is the application tool used to analyse biological data in a computational way.

Bioprospecting
Bioprospecting is the process of a systematic search for genetic and biochemical information in nature, so that they can be used for the manufacture of economically important products . A nation with rich biodiversity can receive enormous benefits through bioprospecting. For example the opium poppy is used for morphine which is a powerful pain reliever.

Final answer
d. Bioprospecting.