Cryopreservation technique is used for :

Cryopreservation technique is used for :
  1. Protection of environment
  2. Protection of Biodiversity hotspots
  3. Preservation of gametes in viable and fertile condition for a long period
  4. In-situ conservation

Solution

Cryopreservation technique is a type of ex-situ conservation in which gametes of threatened species can be preserved in viable and fertile conditions for long period. Hence the correct answer is option (3).

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