NEET 2017
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2017
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
NEET 2017 · Zoology · Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production
In case of a couple where the male is having a very low sperm...
In case of a couple where the male is having a very low sperm count, which of the following technique will be suitable for fertilization?
Options
- AIntrauterine transfer
- BGamete intracytoplasmic fallopian transfer
- CArtificial Insemination
- DIntracytoplasmic sperm injection
Correct answer
C. Artificial Insemination
Step-by-step solution
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION (AI): The introduction of seminal fluid directly into the uterus of female by artificial method is called artificial insemination. This technique is used in male who have low sperm count and inability to inseminate the female normally. It is of two types:
a) Artificial insemination- homologous (AIH): In this method the semen is collected from husband and is introduced into the vagina or uterus of the female.
b) Artificial insemination- donor (AID): In this method the semen is collected from donor and is introduced into the vagina or uterus of the female.