0 votes 0 votes Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is used as a cryopreservant for mammalian cell cultures because it is an organic solvent it easily penetrates cells it protects cells by preventing crystallization of water it is also utilized as a nutrient Others gate2012 + – Milicevic3306 asked Mar 25, 2018 • edited Oct 24, 2020 by soujanyareddy13 Milicevic3306 7.9k points answer comment Share Follow See all 0 reply Please log in or register to add a comment.