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13.Biodiversity and Conservation
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Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as
A
in situ conservation by sacred groves
B
in situ cryoconservation of biodiversity
C
in situ conservation of biodiversity
D
advanced ex situ conservation of biodiversity.
(NEET-2015)
Solution
(d) : Cryopreservation is an advanced method of ex situ conservation. It involves preservation at-$196^°C$ in liquid nitrogen. It can maintain tissue culture, embryos, animal cells/tissues, spermatozoa indefinitely. The cryopreserved material is revived through special technique, when required.
Standard 12
Biology
