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What prospects does the technique of embryo transfer have in future?
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Solution
Prospects of embryo transfer technique in the future:
- Faster multiplication of genetically superior animals.
- More offspring from elite females without needing to import cows.
- More cost-effective than importing live animals; only embryos are shipped.
- Possibility of preserving embryos by freezing for years.
- Production of homozygotic twins by splitting embryos.
- Useful for overcoming infertility in humans via assisted reproduction.
- Facilitates breeding programs for endangered species.
- Potential for improving livestock quality and productivity at a large scale.
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