2. What is Cryopreservation?
At such low temperatures, all the biological
activities of the cells stop and the cell dies.
Cryopreservation helps the cells to survive
freezing and thawing.
3. Cryopreservation Process
In this process, biological materials including cells,
oocytes, spermatozoa, tissues, ovarian tissues, pre-
implantation embryos, organs, etc. are kept in extremely
cold temperatures without affecting the cell’s viability.
Dry Ice and liquid nitrogen are generally used in this
method.
5. Benefits of Cryopreservation
Fertility treatments.
Minimal space and labour required.
Safety from genetic contamination.
Safeguards genetic integrity of
valuable stains.
6. Benefits of Cryopreservation
Biological samples can be preserved for a longer
period of time.
Protects the samples from disease and
microbial contamination.
Prevents genetic drift by cryopreservation of
gametes, embryos, etc.
