Which of the following statements is true about donor insemination and in vitro fertilization?
A) In vitro infants are less securely attached to their parents than naturally conceived infants.
B) Sperm donors are always screened for genetic or sexually transmitted diseases.
C) In vitro babies are at no greater risk for birth defects than naturally conceived infants.
D) There is a higher rate of low birth weight among in vitro babies than naturally conceived infants.

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In vitro fertilization (IVF) can lead to a higher incidence of low birth weight in babies compared to those conceived naturally. This is due to factors related to the IVF process itself, such as the potential for multiple births (e.g., twins, triplets) which are more common with IVF and are associated with lower birth weights.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About Donor Insemination