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Biology
Cryopreservation is done at temperature :
Q. Cryopreservation is done at temperature :
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Delhi UMET/DPMT
Delhi UMET/DPMT 2003
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A
−
14
0
∘
C
B
−
12
0
∘
C
C
−
19
6
∘
C
D
−
27
3
∘
C
Solution:
Cryopreservation involves storage of cells from embryo and shoot tips in liquid nitrogen at
−
19
6
∘
C
. This stops all metabolic process, which means that material can be preserved indefinitely assuming no mechanical failure of the storage system.