To establish a successful and cost-effective screening program for detecting adult heterozygous carriers of an autosomal recessive disease, which of the following is NOT important?
A) Detection of the disorder is possible in the fetus.
B) The disease is clinically significant.
C) A high-risk population can be identified.
D) Genetic counseling is provided with the testing.
E) An effective treatment is available for the disorder.

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An effective treatment for the disorder is not necessary for a screening program aimed at identifying carriers, as the goal is to inform individuals of their carrier status, not to treat the disorder.

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