NEET2005BotanyThe Living WorldActual
One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that:
Options
- Athey provide a beautiful area for recreation
- Bone can observe tropical plants there
- Cthey allow ex-situ conservation of germ plasm
- Dthey provide the natural habitat for wild life.
Correct answer
C. they allow ex-situ conservation of germ plasm
Step-by-step solution
A Botanical Garden help in the preservation of species that face the threat of extinction. Some Botanical Gardens also have cryopreservation facilities wherein the seeds of certain species are stored for future use.