Which of the following is a function of cryoprotective agents?

Which of the following is a function of cryoprotective agents?

Q. Which of the following is a function of cryoprotective agents?

  1. to trap the liquid nitrogen
  2. for long-term preservation of cultures
  3. prevents formation of ice
  4. prevents cell damage due to ice crystal formation

Answer: prevents cell damage due to ice crystal formation

Gkseries: Gkseries.com is a premier website to provide complete solution for online preparation of different competitive exams like UPSC, SBI PO, SBI clerical, PCS, IPS, IAS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerical exam etc. & other graduate and post-graduate exams. Learn more on about us page