Which of the Following Is True of the Options Available

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the options available to a couple who are thinking about starting a family but who are concerned about passing onto their children genetic disorders which run in their family?

• A) Adoption is probably the best option in order for the couple to be certain they do not pass on any disorders to their children.
• B) Preventive genetic counseling can allow them to be tested for defective genes before they conceive a child.
• C) Ethical controversies surrounding genetic counseling have made these procedures illegal in most states.
• D) Most genetic disorders can be prevented through early detection.

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