To Screen Fetal DNA for Inherited Disorders, a Pregnant Mother

question 16

Multiple Choice

To screen fetal DNA for inherited disorders, a pregnant mother may choose to perform

• A) Chorionic villus sampling (CVS).
• B) Amniocentesis.
• C) Ultrasound.
• D) Either a or b.

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