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

- Basic Steps in ART Programme: 1. Retrieval of eggs from the female and collection of sperm from the male.
2. Fertilization of the egg and sperm outside the body in a laboratory dish (in vitro fertilization).
3. Development of the fertilized egg (embryo) in a controlled environment.
4. Transfer of the embryo into the uterus for implantation and pregnancy.
- Reason for Test Tube Baby Programme: The term “test tube baby” refers to the process of fertilization occurring outside the human body, typically in a laboratory setup, rather than a test tube.