When an ovum is surgically removed from an ovary, fertilized in a glass lab dish, and then inserted into the uterus, this process is referred to as "_____."
A) in vitro fertilization (IVF)
B) unassisted reproductive technology (URT)
C) intra-cytoplasmic injection (ICSI)
D) multifactorial conception (MC)

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The process described is in vitro fertilization (IVF), where fertilization occurs outside the body in vitro, meaning in a lab dish, and then the fertilized ovum is implanted in the uterus. Unassisted reproductive technology (URT) does not involve any medical assistance, while intra-cytoplasmic injection (ICSI) refers to a specific IVF technique where a single sperm is directly injected into the egg. Multifactorial conception (MC) is not a commonly used or recognized term.

When an Ovum Is Surgically Removed from an Ovary, Fertilized