Question

A place where genetic materials of endangered plants are kept is

• A. Gene library
• B. Gene bank
• C. Gene pool
• D. Herbarium

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Gene banks are helping to preserve endangered species by storing the biological and genetic material of animals that are under threat of extinction.

Preserving species in their natural habit is the top priority, but gene banks are useful in two important ways:

1) Scientists can study DNA samples to find out how genetic information could be relevant to animal survival and

2) Use the preserved material to clone animals and 'bring a species back to life.