The loss of plant biodiversity, including the wild relatives of crop species, is harmful because these wild relatives
A) feed most of the world's population.
B) may be suitable for domestication and regional production.
C) are often tastier than existing crops.
D) are a source of genetic diversity that could be used to modify or bolster existing crops.
Answer: D
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