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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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When fertilization occurs outside the body of the living system, in a Petri dish it is called ________
Options
A in vivo
B in vitro
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C internal
D external
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a process where fertilization occurs outside the body, literally 'in glass' (e.g., in a Petri dish). In vivo means within the living organism.

Hint

'In vitro' means in glass. Which term describes fertilization in a lab dish?

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