MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 15. Biodiversity, Conservation and Environmental Issues
Which one of the following is NOT a modern technique of ex -situ conservation of endangered species?
- A Seed Banks
- B Tissue culture
- C In-vitro fertilization of eggs
- D Cryopreservation of gametes
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(A) Seed Banks
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All the options are examples of ex situ conservation. However, tissue culture, in vitro fertilization of eggs and cryopreservation (preservation at low temperature -196°C) are examples of modern techniques. Seed banks are established to conserve wild varieties of food grains and vegetables.
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