MDCAT Biology MCQ #4990

A couple is considering genetic testing due to a family history of a genetic disorder. What is the term for the process by which an embryo's genetic material is analyzed?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #4990

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A couple is considering genetic testing due to a family history of a genetic disorder. What is the term for the process by which an embryo's genetic material is analyzed?

    • A) Amniocentesis
    • B) Chorionic villus sampling
    • C) Preimplantation genetic diagnosis
    • D) Karyotyping

    Answer: Preimplantation genetic diagnosis

    Explanation: PGD involves analyzing the embryo's genetic material before implantation.