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In the case of an infertile couple, the male partner can inseminate normally but the mobility of sperms are below 40 per cent. Judge, which kind of ART is suitable in this situation to form an embryo in the laboratory, without involving a donor?

ART refers to Assisted reproductive technologies. In the above case ICSI or intra cytoplasmic sperms injection is suitable as it is beneficial for those whose sperms count is less. The sperms are directly injected into the ovum.


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