Couples at risk for having a detectable single gene or chromosomal anomaly may wish to undergo which procedure?
1. Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS)
2. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD)
3. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
4. Gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT)
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Explanation: 2. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a term used when one or both genetic parents carry a gene mutation and testing is performed to determine whether that mutation or unbalanced chromosomal compliment has been passed to the oocyte or embryo.
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