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Why is genetic variation important in the plant Rauwolfia vomitoria?

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Why is genetic variation important in the plant Rauwolfia vomitoria?

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Genetic variation affects the production of the drug principle reserpine in the medicinal plant Rauwolfia.

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Chapter 15: Biodiversity and Conservation - VERY SHORT ANSWER [Page 109]

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Chapter 15 Biodiversity and Conservation
VERY SHORT ANSWER | Q 9. | Page 109
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