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waynest

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If a family history of intellectual disabilities, psychological disorders, physical defects, or inherited diseases exists, a genetic counselor prepares a __________, which identifies affected relatives in a couples family tree.
 
  A) pedigree
  B) carrier detector
  C) prenatal diagnosis
  D) genetic diagnosis

Question 2

Mr. and Mrs. Hopewell are concerned because they have been trying without success to have a baby for over a year. Which procedure would you recommend to them?
 
  A) gene therapy
  B) genetic counseling
  C) genetic engineering
  D) fetal medicine



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Ptupou85

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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