Genetic screening is a procedure where a person
is a procedure where a person's DNA is analyzed to identify a genetic predisposition to lethal
diseases. One advantage of genetic screening is that
uvantage of genetic screening is that it allows doctors to prevent and treat diseases before patients have
symptoms. Which of the following is a disadvantage of genetic screening?
A. Genetic screening results could be used to determine inheritance patterns in families.
B. The likelihood of a child contracting an inheritable disease could be predicted by genetic screening
C. A doctor could combine a patient's current symptoms with genetic screening results to diagnose and treat the
patient.
D. Insurance companies could drop a patient's medical coverage based on potential medical issues projected by
genetic screening.
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