Which level of biodiversity is represented by the medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria growing in different Himalayan ranges?
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Correct answer: Genetic diversity
Rauwolfia vomitoria shows variations in the potency and concentration of the active chemical reserpine due to genetic variation. This is a classic NCERT example of genetic diversity within a single species.
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