Question

Which of the following is not a step in Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer Technology (MOET) ?

• A. Fertilized eggs are transferred to surrogate mothers at 8-32 cell stage
• B. Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for super ovulation
• C. Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for super ovulation
• D. Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for super ovulation

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The question asks us to identify which of the provided options is not a step in Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer Technology (MOET).

Let's first understand what MOET involves:

1. Superovulation: The cow is administered hormones, typically gonadotropins like FSH, to induce the development of multiple follicles, leading to super ovulation.
2. Artificial Insemination: The cow is artificially inseminated with sperm from a selected male to fertilize the multiple ovulated eggs.
3. Fertilization and Development: The eggs are fertilized and develop within the cow to the blastocyst stage (8–32 cells stage).
4. Embryo Collection: The fertilized embryos are flushed out of the cow’s uterus using a non-surgical procedure.
5. Embryo Transfer: The collected embryos are then transferred to surrogate mothers, who will carry the pregnancy to term.

Now, let's evaluate the options:

• Fertilized eggs are transferred to surrogate mothers at 8-32 cell stage: This is a correct step in MOET.
• Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for super ovulation: This option is incorrect because the hormone given for super ovulation in MOET is usually Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) or its equivalent, not LH. LH is more involved in triggering ovulation rather than super ovulation.

Based on this analysis, the correct answer is: Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for super ovulation. This is not a step in MOET as it inaccurately describes the hormonal treatment used.