Seed banks store seeds from many different plant species, including wild relatives of commercial crops. Which statement best explains why seed banks are important for conservation?
They preserve genetic diversity and act as a safeguard against plant extinction.
They provide immediate, low-cost food sources for livestock during winter.
They allow scientists to cultivate crops without the need for water or soil.
They are primarily designed to breed agricultural pests for testing synthetic pesticides.
25 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Biology 6.1 Monitoring and maintaining the environment, covering 6.1.1 Field investigation of distribution and abundance, 6.1.2 Human interactions and biodiversity, 6.1.3 Maintaining biodiversity, and 6.1.4 Environmental change and distribution of organisms. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.