Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sexual reproduction

Sexual reproduction — practice question

Contemporary farming techniques frequently make use of artificial insemination (AI) to breed dairy cattle. Which statement explains how artificial insemination is carried out?

  • ASperm is collected from a bull and frozen. The sperm is later inserted into the vagina of a cow.
  • BEggs are removed from a cow and fertilised using sperm from a bull. The fertilised eggs are reinserted into the uterus of the cow.
  • CMale and female cows with desired characteristics are chosen to mate.
  • DEmbryos are removed from the uterus of the cow. The embryos are frozen and stored for future use.

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