ART 3: in vitro fertilisation SDL

Question 1

what is in vitro fertilisation

Answer 1

process by which an oocyte is fertilised by a sperm outside of the body (in a dish)
- in animals IVF is used commercially to produce embryos to be used in breeding programs for genetic improvement
- it is also used in conservation projects to produce embryos from endangered species
- it can be used in all animals for research

Question 2

list the steps involved in IVF

Answer 2

1. oocyte and sperm collection
2. oocyte maturation
3. mix oocytes and sperm in a culture dish
4. allow fertilisation to occur
5. monitor embryo development
6. transfer embryos in surrogate recipients