The Process That Results in Fertilization of an Ovum in a Laboratory

question 79

Multiple Choice

The process that results in fertilization of an ovum in a laboratory dish is called

• A) artificial (intrauterine) insemination.
• B) surrogate pregnancy.
• C) laparoscopic fertilization.
• D) in vitro fertilization.

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