Read the following statements and choose the following option: 1. Ex situ conservation is only applicable to plant species. 2. Zoological parks and seed banks are examples of ex situ conservation 3. Ex situ conservation is more effective than in situ conservation for all species. 4. Ex situ conservation does not include the preservation of gametes or seeds

Step-by-step solution

Ex situ conservation includes methods like zoological parks, botanical gardens, and seed banks, where species are preserved outside their natural habitats. The paragraph also mentions advanced techniques like cryopreservation, which involves the preservation of gametes or seeds. Ex situ conservation is not limited to plants or more effective than in situ conservation for all species; it depends on the situation and the species involved.