2016 · Q21
In artificial insemination (AI) process, which of the following is / are introduced into the uterus of the female?
General KnowledgeBiology
- AEgg only
- BFertilized egg
- CSperm only
- DEgg and sperm
Explanation
In artificial insemination, processed semen containing sperm is introduced directly into the uterus (intrauterine insemination), bypassing the cervix so that fertilisation can occur in the woman's body. No egg is introduced: introducing a fertilised egg would be embryo transfer as in IVF, and introducing an unfertilised egg alone would serve no purpose. The procedure introduces sperm only, option (C).