A couple has a known family history of a genetic disorder. They visit a doctor before they have their first child, and the doctor performs karyotyping on both the male and the female. What is the doctor most likely trying to do?
Answer
A
find possible chromosomal abnormalities that the couple could pass on to the child
B
cure any genetic disorders that are found during the karyotyping process
C
treat possible genetic disorders so they are not passed on to the couple’s child
D
obtain a record of the couple’s chromosomal counts for the medical community