Question

State whether the following statement is true or false.

Preservation of germplasm at ultra low temperature is called cryopreservation.

Answer 1

This statement is true.

Explanation:

Cryopreservation refers to the process where cells or whole tissues are preserved by cooling to very low sub-zero temperatures, such as −196°C in liquid nitrogen. This method effectively stops all biological activity and biochemical reactions that could lead to cell death, allowing both plant and animal germplasm to be stored for long periods.