Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 496

Question: Technique of cryopreservation is used for

Options:

A) Preservation of various tissues

B) Preservation of semen of good quality bulls

C) Preservation of very young foetuses

D) All of the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Cryopreservation preservation at - 196°C (liquid nitrogen) can maintain tissues culture, embryos, animal cells/tissues, spermatoza indefinitely.

The cryoperserved material is revived through special technique when required.