The overall goal of modern genetic counseling is to
a. detect abnormalities early so that abortions can be required for the couple.
b. improve the quality of the human gene pool so that a superior "master race" will eventually be developed.
c. do research on the breeding of half-human chimeras.
d. inform the couple about their risk of having a baby with a serious genetic/congenital defects.
D
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