Which of the following is used to ensure absence of a specific genetic disorder through selection of embryos for in vitro fertilization?

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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a technique used during in vitro fertilization to identify genetic defects within embryos before implantation. This helps to ensure the absence of a specific genetic disorder by selecting only healthy embryos for implantation. Genetic testing and gene therapy are broader terms and do not specifically refer to the selection of embryos for in vitro fertilization. Somatic cell nuclear transfer is a cloning technique and also does not refer to PGD.

Which of the Following Is Used to Ensure Absence of a Specific