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Why are the cultural traditions of the community important in consuming or

using the goods sourced from biodiversity?
The majority of people in the underdeveloped countries also rely on medications
derived from natural sources, primarily plants. Medical research has always relied on
other species—animals, plants, and microbes—to help us understand human
physiology and treat human disease. While evolution has resulted in significant
differences between humans and other life forms, Nature has a striking uniformity
that allows us to use a wide variety of other organisms—from the simplest bacteria to
nonhuman primates—to better understand ourselves (Bernstein & Chivian, 2010).
1. How do business and development affect biodiversity?
The history and traditions of the community serve as a foundation for utilizing the
existing biodiversity. According to the film "The Medicine Man," the tribe of
natives who live in the wild do not get sick because they eat the bromeliad flower. It
is also said that drinking it is part of their culture. Because of this, Dr. Campbell
draws inspiration from the tribe's culture and heritage in developing a cure for
cancer. From this, we can conclude that culture and tradition aid in the advancement
of human health and medicine.