Which statement concerning preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) is false ?
A) It is usually used with couples known to be at risk for genetic disorders.
B) It cannot be used to determine if a child-to-be is male or female.
C) If parents are not pleased with the test results, they can have a fertilized egg discarded.
D) It can be used to determine a child-to-be's hair color.

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Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) can indeed be used to determine the sex of the child-to-be, as it involves analyzing the chromosomes of embryos created through IVF for genetic conditions, which includes identifying the sex chromosomes (XX for female, XY for male).

Which Statement Concerning Preimplantation Genetic Screening (PGS) Is False