Question

Q6. Consider the following statements about In Vitro Fertilization (IVF):

1. The name in vitro fertilization refers to the fact that the egg is fertilized by the sperm in the laboratory and not in the woman’s reproductive tract.

2. Fertility therapies are collectively called Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART).

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both 1 and 2

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF):

• Process of stimulating the ovaries for eggs, collecting the eggs and mixing with sperm in the lab and creating embryos to be implanted back in the cavity of the uterus. The name in vitro fertilization refers to the fact that the egg is fertilized by the sperm in the laboratory and not in the woman’s reproductive tract.
• Assisted Reproductive Technologies(ART): Fertility therapies are collectively called ART. These include, IVF, ICSI, donor cycles, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) etc