Q44 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 1) · Botany

Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as:

  • A
    In-situ conservation of biodiversity
  • Correct answer
    B
    Advanced Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity
  • C
    In-situ conservation by sacred groves
  • D
    In-situ cryoconservation of biodiversity

Solution

Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile conditions can be referred to as advanced ex-situ conservation of biodiversity because these gametes are stored in liquid nitrogen at a temperature of about - 196°C.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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