Question

Which of the following type of technique is used for genetic counselling?

• A. Biochemical
• B. Statistical
• C. Physiological
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Genetic counselling is part of genetic diagnosis. Genetic counselling is the process in which the person are given advice related to genetic disorders. There are different procedures used for the genetic screening of the disorders. There are three types of methods which are biochemical, statistical and physiological methods. In biochemical assays, the enzymes or chemicals are tested. In the statistical procedure, the number of chromosomes are studied and in physiological the structures are scanned with ultrasound.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.