Q176 / 180 · JIPMER 2017 · Zoology

The method of directly injecting a sperm into ovum in assisted reproductive technology is called

  • A
    GIFT
  • B
    ZIFT
  • Correct answer
    C
    ICSI
  • D
    ET

Solution

ICSI is intra cytoplasmic sperm injection. It is one of the techniques of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) that help couples to overcome their infertility. In ICSI, sperm is directly injected into ovum, in vitro to form zygote. The embryo, formed is later implanted through ZIFT into woman.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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