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Biology Question 93 – NEET-UG 2025

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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 :

In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is an assisted reproductive technology (ART) used to help individuals or couples with fertility problems. It involves fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body.

Step 1: Evaluate each potential drawback (A-F)✦ Active

Let's analyze each statement to determine if it represents a potential drawback of the IVF method: * **A. High fatality risk to mother:** While IVF procedures carry certain risks (e.g., Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, complications from egg retrieval, multiple pregnancies), the fatality risk is generally very low and not considered "high." Thus, this is less accurate as a major drawback. * **B. Expensive instruments and reagents:** IVF is a highly complex and costly procedure, requiring specialized equipment, culture media (reagents), and expert medical staff. This is a significant financial drawback for many. * **C. Husband/wife necessary for being donors:** IVF can be performed using donor gametes (sperm or egg) or donor embryos, meaning the husband and wife are not *always* necessary as donors. This is not a universal drawback of the method itself. * **D. Less adoption of orphans:** The increasing availability and use of Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) like IVF can lead to a societal shift where more couples pursue biological children, potentially reducing the number of adoptions of orphaned children. This is a recognized socio-ethical concern. * **E. Not available in India:** This statement is factually incorrect. IVF facilities are widely available in India. * **F. Possibility that the early embryo does not survive:** The success rate of IVF per cycle is not 100%. Embryo implantation failure, early miscarriage, or the embryo not developing properly are common occurrences, representing a significant biological and emotional drawback.

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

Distinguish between actual, significant drawbacks and exaggerated or factually incorrect statements.

Step 2: Identify the most accurate drawbacks○ Expand

Based on the evaluation in Step 1, the most accurate and significant drawbacks of the IVF method are: * **B. Expensive instruments and reagents** * **D. Less adoption of orphans** * **F. Possibility that the early embryo does not survive** Statements A and C are either less accurate or not universally applicable as drawbacks of the IVF method, and E is factually false.

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

Focus on the most direct and widely acknowledged challenges associated with IVF.

Step 3: Select the option containing the correct combination○ Expand

Comparing our identified drawbacks (B, D, F) with the given options: * Option (1) lists B, D, F only. * Option (2) includes A and C, which are less accurate. * Option (3) excludes F, a major drawback, and includes A and C. * Option (4) includes E, which is factually incorrect. Therefore, option (1) correctly identifies the most significant potential drawbacks of the IVF method.

💡 Teacher's Secret Hint

Carefully cross-reference your selected drawbacks with the provided options to find the best match.

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