Question

Best method to conserve genetic material of plants is

Codes:

• A. Cryopreservation
• B. Tissue culture
• C. Seed storage
• D. Growing in natural habitats

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cryopreservation

Cryopreservation or cryoconservation is a process where cells, whole tissues, or any other substances susceptible to damage caused by chemical reactivity or time are preserved by cooling to sub-zero temperatures. At low enough temperatures, any enzymatic or chemical activity which might cause damage to the material in question is effectively stopped. Cryopreservation methods seek to reach low temperatures without causing additional damage caused by the formation of ice during freezing.