A couple,both carriers of Cystic Fibrosis alleles,can prepare for a child being born with the disease,by testing with

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Preimplantation genetic diagnosis is a technique used during in vitro fertilization where embryos are screened for genetic abnormalities before being implanted in the uterus. This allows couples who are carriers of genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis to select embryos that do not have the disease, reducing the likelihood of having a child with the disease. Cloning, gene therapy, and polymerase chain reaction are not applicable methods for preparing for a child with cystic fibrosis.

A Couple,both Carriers of Cystic Fibrosis Alleles,can Prepare for a Child