Question

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a genetic counselor’s profession assists in which of the following roles:
□ taking prospective parents’ family histories
□ avoiding discussions or statistical risks of a particular condition arising in offspring
□ taking images of chromosomes from body tissues
□ helping prospective parents assess their risk of bearing children with genetic or chromosome disorders

Explanation:

Genetic counselors analyze family histories to identify inherited risks, help parents assess their chance of having a child with genetic/chromosomal issues, and discuss statistical risks of conditions in offspring. They do not perform chromosome imaging (a lab task) nor avoid risk discussions.

Answer:

• taking prospective parents' family histories
• helping prospective parents assess their risk of bearing children with genetic or chromosomal deficiencies
• avoiding discussions or statistical risks of a particular condition arising in offspring