Some Couples Would Prefer That Their Future Child Be of a Particular

question 147

Multiple Choice

Some couples would prefer that their future child be of a particular sex. Which of the following cannot be used to help determine the sex of an embryo or fetus?

• A) Flow cytometry to sort for X- or Y-bearing oocytes
• B) Preimplantation genetic screening of embryos created with IVF
• C) Ultrasound screening
• D) Amniocentesis
• E) Chorionic villus sampling

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