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Exploration of molecular, genetic and species level diversity for novel products of economic importance is known as:

1. Bioprospecting
2. Biopiracy
3. Bioenergetics
4. Bioremediation

Correct answer: Bioprospecting

Solution

Bioprospecting means exploring biological diversity to find genes, molecules, or species with potential economic or medicinal value. The other options refer to theft of biological resources, energy flow in living systems, or pollution cleanup.

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