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Published: 30.07.2004.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
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  • Essays 'Technologies and the Family. Genetic Engineering ', 1.
  • Essays 'Technologies and the Family. Genetic Engineering ', 2.
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Technologies and The Family
-Genetic Engineering-
Human reproduction has been known to be a relatively inefficient process. As stated on the website, www.ivf-infertility.com, the average fertile couple holds an 80% probability of fertilization for any particular exposure of egg to sperm. However, by the time of the first menstrual period after ovulation approximately half of the early embryos have failed to develop. Therefore, the probability of a live birth after exposure in a fertile couple is less than 30%. …

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