A Procedure to Test for Genetic Defects in Which a Needle

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Multiple Choice

A procedure to test for genetic defects in which a needle is used to withdraw a small amount of the fluid surrounding the fetus is called

• A) gene therapy.
• B) eugenics.
• C) amniocentesis.
• D) a felony.
• E) a tort.

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