Question: 93. 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) B, D, F only.
(2) A, C, D, F only
(3) A, B, C, D only
(4) A, B, C, E, F only
Answer: Option (1)
Explanation:
In vitro fertilization is a widely used assisted reproductive technology to treat infertility.
One major drawback of IVF is the high cost due to expensive instruments, laboratory setup, and specialized reagents, making the procedure unaffordable for many couples.
The availability of IVF can reduce the likelihood of adopting orphans, which is considered a social drawback.
There is also a possibility that the early embryo formed during IVF may fail to implant or may not survive after implantation.
IVF does not involve a high fatality risk to the mother when performed under proper medical supervision.
IVF does not require only the husband and wife to be donors, as donor eggs or sperms may be used.
IVF is available in India at many specialized fertility centers.
Hence, the correct potential drawbacks are B, D, and F only.