Life: The Science of Biology
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Chapter 42.5, Problem 3R
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The mechanism by which a genetic disease is avoided by using in vitro fertilization (IVF).
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IVF is a form of ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies), which has helped childless couples to become parents. It is used to analyze the sample by molecular genetics techniques for the presence of any genetic disorder.
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