An African American couple presents for a genetic counseling appointment. A patient of African American heritage could have genetic carrier testing for which of the following?
A) Meckel's diverticulum
B) Sickle cell anemia
C) Asthma
D) Rubella
Ans: B
Feedback: Assessing ancestry and ethnicity is important to help identify individuals and groups who could benefit from genetic testing for carrier identification, such as African Americans routinely offered testing for sickle cell anemia.
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