Which Statement Concerning Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) Is False

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) is false?

• A)It is usually used with couples known to be at risk for genetic disorders.
• B)It cannot be used to determine if a child-to-be is male or female.
• C)If parents are not pleased with the test results, they can have a fertilised egg discarded.
• D)It can be used to determine a child-to-be's hair colour.

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