Suppose that a harmful autosomal recessive condition is found at a particularly high frequency within a certain population. Public health officials would like to reduce the incidence of the condition in the population using genetic testing and genetic counseling. Which of the following programs would be MOST appropriate and most effective in achieving the desired outcome?
A) presymptomatic genetic testing
B) heterozygote screening
C) newborn screening
D) preimplantation genetic diagnosis
E) amniocentesis

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Heterozygote screening identifies carriers of the recessive allele, allowing informed reproductive choices and reducing the incidence of the condition in future generations.

Suppose That a Harmful Autosomal Recessive Condition Is Found at a Particularly