Importance of Biodiversity for Ecosystems — NEET Biology
🔥 Predicted for NEET 2027Although, we may not understand completely how species richness contributes to the well-being of an ecosystem, we know enough to realise that rich biodiversity is not only essential for ecosystem health but imperative for the very survival of the human race on this planet. At a time when we are losing species at an alarming pace, one might ask– Does it really matter to us if a few species become extinct? Would Western Ghats ecosystems be less functional if one of its tree frog species is lost forever? How is our quality of life affected if, say, instead of 20,000 we have only 15,000 species of ants on earth?
Adjacent to a frequently-asked paragraph in the same chapter.
Why is the extinction of a tree frog in the Western Ghats concerning?
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Correct answer: C — Its loss can reduce ecosystem functioning
Biodiversity contributes to ecosystem stability and productivity, so the extinction of even a single species may have cascading effects.
What does NCERT say about Although we may not?
Has this concept appeared in NEET?
Which chapter is this from?
Through deep analysis of NEET and NTA, 176 of the 180 ReNEET 2026 (June 21) questions were already in the MedicNEET question bank before the exam.
176/180MedicNEET's Biology question bank is built from the same NCERT lines NTA picks repeatedly. Not random MCQs — questions crafted exactly like NTA crafts them.