The method of directly injecting a sperm into ovum in assisted reproductive technology is called

Options

A. GIFT
B. ZIFT
C. ICSI
D. ET

Answer

C

Explanation

ICSI (Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection ) is a speciallised procedure to form an embryo in the laboratory in which a sperm is directly injected into the ovum placed in a nutrient broth.
(GIFT) (Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer) is a method to transfer an ovum collected from a donor into the Fallopain tube of another female who cannot produce one, but can provide suitable environment for fertilisation and futher developoment
ZIFT (Zygote Intra Fallopin ) is a method similar to in viitro fertilisation and embryo transfer in which the zygote (early embryo ) up to 8 blastomers is transferred directly into the Fallopain tube.
ET (Embryo Transfer) is a method in which the fertilisation is done in vitron and the formed zygote is transferred into the uterus of the female who cannot conceive.