NEET2012ZoologyReproductive HealthActual
The test-tube baby programme employs which one of the following techniques?
Options
- AIntra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- BIntra Uterine Insemination (IUI)
- CGamete Intra Fallopian Transfer (GIFT)
- DZygote Intra Fallopian Transfer (ZIFT)
Correct answer
D. Zygote Intra Fallopian Transfer (ZIFT)
Step-by-step solution
The test-tube baby programme employs the technique of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT) technique. ZIFT is a method used to treat infertility, in which an egg fertilized in vitro (outside the body) is placed into a woman's fallopian tube (oviduct). It is an assisted reproductive procedure similar to IVF and embryo transfer, the difference being that zygote or proembryo is transferred into the fallopian tube, instead of the uterus. Because the fertilized egg (zygote) is directly