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Graft between individuals of different species is called

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Xenograft
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Isograft
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Autograft
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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.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Xenograft'.

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