The importance of biodiversity are:
- Source of food: Biodiversity provides various plants and animals that serve as sources of food for humans, including crops, fruits, livestock, and fish.
- Source of drugs and medicines: Many medicines and drugs used for treating diseases are derived from plants and animals, such as penicillin, taxol, and quinine.
- Maintenance of ecological balance: Biodiversity plays a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance through interactions between species, nutrient cycling, and oxygen production.
- Control of climate: Biodiversity influences climate patterns and contributes to the water cycle, affecting rainfall and agricultural production.
