Chorionic Villus Sampling Differs from Amniocentesis in That for CVS

question 9

Multiple Choice

Chorionic villus sampling differs from amniocentesis in that for CVS

• A) cells must first be cultured.
• B) biochemical tests can be performed on the sample.
• C) a karyotype is prepared directly from collected cells.
• D) cells do not directly descend from the fertilized ovum.
• E) the pregnant woman must be past her 12^th week of pregnancy.

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