Class 12th Biology 2017 Set1 Outside Delhi Board Paper Solution
Question 10
Suggest two practices giving one example each, that help protect rare or threatened species.
Answer
1) Ex-situ conservation: Gene Bank
By using cryopreservation (preservation at –196ºC) technique, sperms, eggs, tissues, and embryo can be stored for long period in gene banks, seed banks etc
2) In-situ conservation: Biosphere reserve, wildlife santuaries, national parks.
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