• Question: what is cryopreservation?

    Asked by Abhishek to Laura on 17 Jun 2015.
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      Laura Wales answered on 17 Jun 2015:


      Cryopreservation is the process of using very low temperature to preserve cells and tissues. A protectant is needed so that the low temperatures don’t destroy the cells.

      Hope that answers your question.

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