- Sperm for artificial insemination is cryopreserved. - Cryopreservation requires extremely low temperatures to maintain viability. - Liquid nitrogen provides the necessary ultra-low temperature (-196°C).
The sperms used for artificial insemination of cattle are stored in :
Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2021 · Topic: Reproduction and Embryo Development (Reproductive Health: Contraception, STIs, and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART))
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