Which of the following is a living museum of genetic crop diversity?

• A. Seed vault
• B. DNA library
• C. Herbarium
• D. Field gene bank

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the concept of a 'living museum' in the context of genetic crop diversity. It refers to a place where genetic material is preserved in a living state, allowing ongoing growth and reproduction.
2. Review the options given: Seed vault, DNA library, Herbarium, and Field gene bank, and consider how each preserves genetic material.
3. Recognize that a Seed vault stores seeds in a dormant state, not living plants, so it is not a living museum.
4. Know that a DNA library stores genetic information in the form of DNA sequences, not living organisms.
5. Identify that a Herbarium preserves dried plant specimens, which are not living, whereas a Field gene bank maintains live plants growing in the field, thus acting as a living museum of genetic crop diversity.