Genetic counselling can be helpful for a couple to discuss
A
Congenital disease
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B
Chromosomal abnormalities
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C
Abortions
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D
All of the above
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Solution
The correct option is C All of the above Genetic counsellors are associated with prenatal and postnatal diagnosis. He performs various methods such as amniocentesis, ultrasound and karyotyping to determine the congenital disease and chromosomal abnormalities of the foetus. It also helps to discuss the chances of abortion in a woman by performing genetic risk calculation.