Question

Test tube baby technique is called as

• A. In vivo fertilization
• B. In situ fertilization
• C. In vitro fertilization
• D. Artificial insemination

Answer 1

The correct option is C

In vitro fertilization

The correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option:

1. In vitro fertilization is a process where the fusion of male and female gametes takes place outside the female's body.
2. The egg from the mature ovary is taken and then sperm samples are added to the petri dish.
3. Fusion takes place to form a zygote.
4. After the zygote gets matured, it is transferred into the uterus.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

In vivo fertilization is when the fusion of male and female gametes takes place inside the female's body.

Option B:

1. In situ fertilization is the fusion of gametes in their natural environment.
2. It lies between in-vitro and in vivo.

Option D:

Artificial insemination is a technique in which there is the insertion of sperm into the cervix of a female is done directly.

Final answer: Test tube baby technique is called as in vitro fertilization.