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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
In 1978, the world's first 'test-tube baby' was born in Oldham. Which scientists developed the IVF treatment that made it possible?
Correct answer
Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe
Why
IVF (in vitro fertilisation) was pioneered in the UK by physiologist Robert Edwards and gynaecologist Patrick Steptoe.
Answer choices
- AIan Wilmut and Keith Campbell
- BRobert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe
- CFrancis Crick and John Macleod
- DHoward Florey and Ernst Chain