Asked by
Brooke Cresswell
on Oct 10, 2024Verified
Preimplantation diagnosis is a means of screening for genetic abnormalities in embryos ____.
A) created by in vitro fertilization
B) conceived through sexual intercourse
C) created through cloning techniques
D) in the second trimester
E) in the third trimester
Preimplantation Diagnosis
The technique used to detect genetic or chromosomal disorders in embryos created through in vitro fertilization before pregnancy is established.
Genetic Abnormalities
Deviations from the normal genetic sequence, which can lead to diseases, disorders, or variations in physical or mental attributes.
In Vitro Fertilization
A medical procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body, in a laboratory.
- Understand genetic screening techniques and their purposes.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand genetic screening techniques and their purposes.