Multiple choice

How are plants easier to conserve than animals?

  1. The huge numbers of seeds occupy too much space

  2. Captive-bred individuals cannot be replanted in the wild

  3. Captive-bred individuals cannot be replanted in the wild

  4. Can be stored in huge numbers without occupying much space
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Plants produce large quantities of seeds that are small and can be stored in climate-controlled facilities, making ex situ conservation of plant species much more space-efficient than conserving animal species.

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