JIPMER 2007
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2007
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- The Living World
JIPMER 2007 · Botany · The Living World
One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that
One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that
Options
- Aone can observe tropical plants there
- Bthey allow ex situ conservation of germplasm
- Cthey provide the natural habitat for wild life
- Dthey provide a beautiful area for recreation
Correct answer
B. they allow ex situ conservation of germplasm
Step-by-step solution
A Botanical garden is a collection of various types of living plants. Ex situ conservation means conservation of plants or animals in the artificial habitats, which are quite similar to the normal habitats of these organisms. In this way botanical gardens provide ex situ conservation of germplasm.