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Which of the following is not a step in Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer Technology (MOET) ?

Options

A

Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for super ovulation

B

Cow yields about 6-8 eggs at a time

C

Cow is fertilized by artificial insemination

D

Fertilized eggs are transferred to surrogate mothers at 8-32 cell stage

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Correct Answer :

Option A

Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for super ovulation

Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for super ovulation

Solution :

The correct answer is: Cow is administered hormone having LH like activity for super ovulation

Explanation of Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer Technology (MOET):
MOET is a widely used program for herd improvement in animals like cattle, sheep, rabbits, buffaloes, and mares. The step-by-step procedure of MOET involves the following:
1. Hormone Administration for Superovulation: The cow is administered hormones with FSH-like (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) activity, not LH-like activity. FSH induces follicular maturation and superovulation. Instead of the usual one egg per cycle, the cow produces 6 to 8 eggs per cycle. Thus, the statement that the hormone administered has LH-like activity is incorrect (making it the correct option for this "not a step" question).
2. Insemination: The superovulated animal is either mated with an elite bull or artificially inseminated.
3. Embryo Recovery: The fertilized eggs at the 8–32 cell stages are recovered non-surgically from the genetic mother.
4. Transfer to Surrogates: These recovered embryos are then transferred to surrogate mothers, allowing the genetic mother to be available for another round of superovulation.

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