Which of the following accurately describes the difference between a traditional and gestational surrogate mother?

A. A gestational surrogate is related to the fetus and is paid to carry the child.
B. A gestational surrogate is related to the fetus, while the traditional surrogate is not.
C. A traditional surrogate is paid to carry the child, but the gestational surrogate is not.
D. A gestational surrogate is paid to carry the child but the traditional surrogate is not.
E. A traditional surrogate is related to the fetus, while the gestational surrogate is not.


E. A traditional surrogate is related to the fetus, while the gestational surrogate is not.

A surrogate mother is a woman who agrees to carry a child to term for a couple, often for a fee. If the surrogate is not genetically related to the embryo, the type of surrogacy is called gestational surrogacy. If the surrogate contributes eggs to produce the embryo or is related to either husband or wife, the type of surrogacy is called traditional surrogacy.

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