Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as

Cryopreservation of gametes of threatened species in viable and fertile condition can be referred to as
A In situ conservation of biodiversity
B Advanced ex situ conservation of biodiversity
C In situ conservation by sacred groves
D In situ cryo-conservation of biodiversity

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Cryopreservation stores gametes, seeds and other material of threatened species at very low temperature (liquid nitrogen) for long periods, outside their natural habitat.
It is an advanced ex situ conservation method.

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