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In artificial insemination (AI) process, which of the following is / are introduced into the uterus of the female ?

[amp_mcq option1=”Egg only” option2=”Fertilized egg” option3=”Sperm only” option4=”Egg and sperm” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2016

Artificial insemination (AI) is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm directly into a woman’s uterus (intrauterine insemination, IUI), fallopian tube, or cervix, with the goal of achieving a pregnancy. This procedure bypasses the need for sperm to travel from the vagina through the cervix into the uterus. Only sperm are introduced in artificial insemination. Fertilization (union of egg and sperm) occurs naturally within the female reproductive tract after the sperm introduction.

Artificial insemination specifically involves the introduction of sperm into the female reproductive tract.

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a different process where eggs are retrieved from the woman, fertilized with sperm in a laboratory dish, and the resulting embryo(s) are then transferred into the uterus. Options A, B, and D describe parts of natural conception or IVF procedures, but not typical artificial insemination.

The Germplasm is required for the propagation of plants and animals. Germplasm is the :

1. genetic resources
2. seeds or tissues for breeding
3. egg and sperm repository
4. a germ cell’s determining zone

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

[amp_mcq option1=”1 only” option2=”1, 2 and 3″ option3=”2 and 3 only” option4=”2 and 4″ correct=”option2″]

This question was previously asked in

UPSC CDS-1 – 2016

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Germplasm is the collection of genetic resources represented by statements 1, 2, and 3.

Germplasm is essentially the living genetic material, such as seeds, tissues, or cells, that is maintained for breeding or conservation purposes. It represents the genetic diversity of a species. Statement 1 (genetic resources) is the overarching definition. Statements 2 (seeds or tissues for breeding) and 3 (egg and sperm repository) are examples of how germplasm is stored and used. Statement 4 (a germ cell’s determining zone) refers to specific cytoplasmic regions in some organisms that determine the fate of germ cells, which is a different concept from germplasm.

Germplasm collections are crucial for plant and animal breeding programs, biodiversity conservation, and research. They include seed banks, tissue culture collections, cryopreserved semen and eggs, and live collections.

11. In artificial insemination (AI) process, which of the following is / a

12. The Germplasm is required for the propagation of plants and animals. G