A new species of rainforest tree, with orange berries and hairy leaves, is discovered in Queensland. The berries are found to contain a compound with potent antifungal properties but the plant is rare and endangered. Where would you look first for a more abundant source of this compound?
A) Other rainforest plants with orange berries.
B) Other plants in the same family.
C) Other plants in the same genus.
D) Plants growing in similar climates.
E) Other plants in the same area.

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Plants within the same genus are likely to share similar genetic and biochemical characteristics, making them a good starting point for finding similar compounds.

A New Species of Rainforest Tree, with Orange Berries and Hairy