The Most Reliable Method of Gender Selection Is Preimplantation Genetic

question 101

Multiple Choice

The most reliable method of gender selection is preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) .This technique involves:

• A)transferring the embryo from the uterus of one woman to that of another.
• B)the analysis of the chromosomal makeup of embryos fertilized via IVF.
• C)using obstetric ultrasonography to determine the sex of the fetus.
• D)percutaneous blood sampling of the umbilical cord.

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