Question

If a pregnant mother suffering from trisomy, has a doubt of inheritance of the disease in the child needs advice she should consult a

• A. Psychological counsellor
• B. Neurologists
• C. Cardiologists
• D. Genetic counsellor

Answer 1

The correct option is D Genetic counsellor

Genetic counseling is part of the genetic diagnosis. Genetic counseling is the process in which the person is given advice related to genetic disorders. If the lady is pregnant and suffers from trisomy disorder, she has a doubt that the same disorder can be inherited to the child. The women can seek advice from the genetic counselors who perform the diagnosis and consult the parent about the child.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.