A Couple Planning to Undergo IVF Is Also Considering Preimplantation

question 39

Multiple Choice

A couple planning to undergo IVF is also considering preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) . The most likely purpose of this genetic screening would be to

• A) determine the embryo’s general health.
• B) make sure the embryo will be able to implant successfully.
• C) check the embryo for the presence of a specific genetic disease.
• D) determine if the embryo has the correct number of cells for implantation.
• E) choose the sex of the baby.

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