Suppose That a Harmful Autosomal Recessive Condition Is Found at a Particularly

question 9

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a harmful autosomal recessive condition is found at a particularly high frequency within a certain population. Public health officials would like to reduce the incidence of the condition in the population using genetic testing and genetic counseling. Which of the following programs would be MOST appropriate and most effective in achieving the desired outcome?

• A) presymptomatic genetic testing
• B) heterozygote screening
• C) newborn screening
• D) preimplantation genetic diagnosis
• E) amniocentesis

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