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Biodiversity of a geographical region represents
Endangered species found in the region
The diversity in the organisms living in the region.
Genetic diversity present in the dominant specles of the region
Species endemic to the region.

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Endangered species found in the region

B

The diversity in the organisms living in the region.

C

Species endemic to the region.

D

Genetic diversity present in the dominant specles of the region

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Biodiversity refers to all the different kinds of living organisms within a given area. Biodiversity includes plants, animals, fungi and other living things. Biodiversity can include everything from tall trees to tiny, single-cell algae that are impossible to see without a microscope.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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