What are the potential drawbacks in adoption of the IVF method? A. High fatality risk to mother, B. Expensive instruments and rea…

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Question

What are the potential drawbacks in adoption of the IVF method? A. High fatality risk to mother, B. Expensive instruments and reagents, C. Husband/wife necessary for being donors, D. Less adoption of orphans, E. Not available in India, F. Possibility that the early embryo does not survive.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A. B, D, F only (Correct answer)
  2. B. A, C, D, F only
  3. C. A, B, C, D only
  4. D. A, B, C, E, F only

Correct Answer

Option A — B, D, F only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is B, D, F only.

Key Points

  • Genuine drawbacks: IVF needs expensive instruments and reagents (B), it can reduce the adoption of orphans (D), and there is a possibility the early embryo does not survive (F).
  • A, C and E are incorrect: IVF is not notably fatal to the mother, husband/wife are not necessary as donors, and IVF is available in India.

Topics covered: NEET UG 2025 Zoology Reproductive Health Assisted Reproductive Technologies