Question

Write the basic steps followed in the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) programme to help childless couples. Why is it also known as test tube baby programme?

Hint:

Remember: - IVF is the main technique in ART. - External fertilization in a lab is why it is called a "test tube baby" programme.

Answer 1

- Core Procedures of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART):
1. Gamete Collection: Obtaining eggs from the female and sperm from the male.
2. Fertilization: Combining eggs and sperm in a laboratory dish (in vitro fertilization).
3. Embryo Culture: Cultivating the fertilized egg (embryo) under controlled laboratory conditions.
4. Embryo Transfer: Introducing the embryo into the female's uterus for potential implantation and pregnancy.
- Clarification of "Test Tube Baby" Procedure:
The designation "test tube baby" describes fertilization that occurs externally to the body, typically within a laboratory setting, not literally in a test tube.