Graft between individuals of different species is called
A
Xenograft
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B
Isograft
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C
Autograft
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D
Allograft
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Solution
The correct option is A Xenograft
Grafting refers to a surgical procedure to move tissue from one site to another on the body, or from another creature, without bringing its own blood supply with it. Instead, a new blood supply grows in after it is placed.
There are 4 types of grafting techniques. They are Allograft, Autograft, Isograft and Xenograft.
Xenograft is the Grafting between two individuals of different species. Most commonly from animal to man such as pig heart valve used to replace human.
Hence Graft between individuals of different species is called Xenograft.