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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 13. biodiversity and conservation

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

  1. A in situ conservation by sacred groves
  2. B in situ cryo­conservation of biodiversity
  3. C in situ conservation of biodiversity
  4. D advanced ex situ conservation of biodiversity.
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(D) advanced ex situ conservation of biodiversity.

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(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.