Question

Gene bank is one of the ways for biodiversity conservation.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in a job interview.

The question is from Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Threats and Conservation of Biodiversity in chapter Biodiversity of Energy Management

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) True

To explain I would say: Gene bank is one of the types which come under Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity. Genetic variability is preserved by gene bank normal growing conditions. These are cold storages where germ palm are kept under controlled temperature and humidity for storage.