Question

Identify the incorrect statement regarding ZIFT.

• A. ZIFT is zygote intra fallopian transfer.
• B. It is one of the techniques known as assisted reproductive technologies.
• C. Through this process embryo is formed by injecting ovum into the sperm.
• D. Zygote or embryo up to 8 blastomeres is collected and transferred into the fallopian tube.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT) is an infertility treatment. It is used when a blockage in the fallopian tubes prevents the normal binding of sperm to the egg. Egg cells are removed from a woman's ovaries, and in vitro fertilized. The resulting zygote is placed into the fallopian tube