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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?

  1. A Seed Banks
  2. B Tissue culture
  3. C In-vitro fertilization of eggs
  4. 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.