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D3.1.7—In vitro fertilization (IVF)

IVF uses hormone treatment, egg collection, fertilization outside the body, embryo culture, embryo transfer and follow-up testing for pregnancy confirmation.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Objective
D3.1.7
Level
SL

Exam analysis

Chance of appearing2%of analysed past papers
Latest appearanceNovember 2024
Most common paperPaper2
Typical marks1–9

Common command terms

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Scoring notes

Common mistake
Listing IVF steps but omitting either hormone stimulation, egg collection, external fertilization or embryo transfer.

Recent exam appearances

November 2024Paper1 ["SL"] · TZ130[ 1 ]D3.1.7—In vitro fertilization (IVF)
May 2014Paper2 ["SL"] · TZ16(b)[ 8 ]D3.1.7—In vitro fertilization (IVF)
May 2011Paper2 ["SL"] · TZ16(a)[ 9 ]D3.1.7—In vitro fertilization (IVF)
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Coverage 2011–2024 · Updated 16 Jul 2026

Concept essentials

  • FSH stimulation is used to produce more eggs than in a normal cycle.
  • Fertilization and early embryo culture occur outside the body during IVF.
  • Ethical evaluation of IVF includes benefits, risks, equity and embryo status.
ConceptIB Biology SL