Which statement accurately characterizes an ethical consideration surrounding human genetics?
A) Nonrelatives are more likely than relatives to carry the same harmful alleles.
B) Genetic discrimination is not yet possible, even with all the known effects of genetic information.
C) In the current ethical climate, genetic privacy is not a significant concern.
D) Consanguineous matings are prohibited by half of U.S. states due to the increased risk of autosomal recessive alleles.
E) Most insurance companies have instituted policies against keeping genetic information on their policy holders.
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