Asked by Rebecca Phelan on Jul 13, 2024
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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is done:
A) on cells of an in vitro fertilized embryo
B) in the womb, before birth
C) after a woman is pregnant, but before the embryo implants
D) with the help of ultrasound
E) before fertilization on the sperm and the egg
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
A technique used to identify genetic defects in embryos created through in vitro fertilization before pregnancy, to prevent certain genetic diseases.
In Vitro Fertilized Embryo
An embryo created by fertilizing an egg with sperm outside the body, typically in a laboratory setting, before being transferred to the uterus.
- Absorb information on the methodologies and ethical concerns associated with genetic screening and therapy, highlighting preimplantation genetic diagnosis, gene therapy, and chorionic villus sampling.
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Learning Objectives
- Absorb information on the methodologies and ethical concerns associated with genetic screening and therapy, highlighting preimplantation genetic diagnosis, gene therapy, and chorionic villus sampling.
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