Which Statement Concerning Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) Is False

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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 fertilized egg discarded.
• D) It can be used to determine a child-to-be's hair color.

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