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One of the most important functions of botanical gardens is that

A. they provide a beautiful area for recreation.

B. one can observe tropical plants there.

C. they allow ex-situ conservation of germ plasm.

D. they provide the natural habitat for wildlife.

Correct Answer : C.


Ex-situ conservation means off-site conservation. It is the process of protecting an endangered species of plant or animal by removing it from an unsafe or threatened habitat and placing it or part of it under the care of man. Botanical garden is one of the method of ex-situ conservation.

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