An Embryo Produced by in Vitro Fertilization IVF) May Be

question 40

Multiple Choice

An embryo produced by in vitro fertilization IVF) may be tested for genetic disorders prior to implantation. How is this accomplished?

• A) Fetal cells are recovered from the mother's blood, and the DNA analyzed with a DNA microarray.
• B) Amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling is performed, and a karyotype assembled.
• C) A polar body is isolated and its DNA amplified by PCR for analysis by DNA microarray.
• D) A single cell is removed from a 6- to 8-celled embryo, and its DNA analyzed with a DNA microarray.
• E) Blood is drawn from the embryo for genetic marker analysis.

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