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NEET2024BotanyBiodiversity and its ConservationActual

Cryopreservation technique is used for :

Options

  1. AProtection of environment
  2. BProtection of Biodiversity hotspots
  3. CPreservation of gametes in viable and fertile condition for a long period
  4. DIn-situ conservation

Correct answer

C. Preservation of gametes in viable and fertile condition for a long period

Step-by-step solution

Cryopreservation technique is a type of ex-situ conservation in which gametes of threatened species can be preserved in viable and fertile conditions for long period. Hence the correct answer is option (3).

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