The pharmaceutical industry has an interest in preventing species extinction because

A. It wants to increase diversity in North America.
B. They see the benefits of eco-design.
C. People are healthier in a healthy environment.
D. Undiscovered species may provide lucrative new drugs.
E. Most taxonomists are drug makers.


Answer: D

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