In GIFT, gametes are transferred to the fallopian tube. Can gametes be transferred to the uterus to achieve the same result? Explain.

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In GIFT, gametes are transferred to the fallopian tube. Can gametes be
transferred to the uterus to achieve the same result? Explain.

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answered Dec 7, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 24
selected Feb 24, 2018 by sarthaks
 
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The uterine environment is not congenial for the survival of the gamete.
If, directly transferred to the uterus they will undergo degeneration or
could be phagocytosed and hence viable zygote would not be formed.

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