Which of the following is true about cell-free fetal DNA?

A. it refers to small pieces of maternal DNA detected after 10 weeks of gestation
B. it can be detected in the blood only after 25-27 weeks of gestation
C. it refers to small fragments of fetal DNA that cannot be distinguished from the mother's DNA in the blood
D. it originates from the placenta


D. it originates from the placenta

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a. 15 to 1. b. 3 to 1. c. 1 to 1. d. 4 to 1. e. 5 to 1.

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