Question

By which of the following technique the gametes of threatened species are preserved in viable and fertile conditions for long periods?

• A. Botanical gardens
• B. Cryopreservation techniques
• C. Zoological parks
• D. Wildlife safari parks

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Cryopreservation techniques

The technique by which the gametes, organelles, cells, tissues, or any other biological construct is preserved by cooling the samples to very low temperatures such that they remain in viable and fertile conditions for long periods is known as cryopreservation. It is used for the conservation of the threatened species.