Figure 29.1
-Which of the following statements is true concerning genetic screening?
A) Screening is illegal in over half of the world.
B) Screening can be done before conception by carrier recognition or during fetal testing.
C) Screening can be done only in the first trimester of pregnancy.
D) Genetic screening is rarely done because it yields very little accurate information.

Question

Figure 29.1
-Which of the following statements is true concerning genetic screening?
A) Screening is illegal in over half of the world. 
B) Screening can be done before conception by carrier recognition or during fetal testing. 
C) Screening can be done only in the first trimester of pregnancy. 
D) Genetic screening is rarely done because it yields very little accurate information.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Genetic screening can be done before conception through carrier recognition to assess the risk of passing on genetic disorders, or during fetal testing to detect genetic abnormalities in the fetus.

Figure 29.1 -Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Genetic Screening