Susie is pregnant with her first child. Because of her advanced maternal age and a family history of various genetic disorders, her doctor has recommended genetic testing to ensure her offspring is healthy. Her doctor places a long thin suction tube through her vagina into the uterus, where it obtains fetal cells from the chorion of the developing embryo. These cells are then sent off for testing. What is this type of procedure called?

A. amniocentesis
B. fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH)
C. karyotyping
D. chorionic villus sampling (CVS)


Answer: D

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