‘Gametes of threatened species can be preserved in a viable and fert

1.	‘Gametes of threatened species can be preserved in a viable and fertile condition for a long time’1. Identify the preservation technique used?2. Why is it considered as an Ex situ conservation approach?
Answer» 1. Cryopreservation 2. In ex situ approach threatened animals/ plants/ gametes/ seeds are taken from their natural habitat and placed in special condition.

‘Gametes of threatened species can be preserved in a viable and fertile condition for a long time’1. Identify the preservation technique used?2. Why is it considered as an Ex situ conservation approach?

Answer»

1. Cryopreservation

2. In ex situ approach threatened animals/ plants/ gametes/ seeds are taken from their natural habitat and placed in special condition.