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Zennia is sitting in her doctor’s office. She tells Dr. Rasheed, “I want to have a baby. I have no partner, but I’m ready. I’m in my late 30s and financially stable. It’s time. What are my options?” Dr. Rasheed replies, “There are a number of choices. It’s a matter of figuring out what’s right for you. In addition to a full examination to assess your health, we will seek assistance from a genetic counselor to determine the risk for genetic disorders. This information can help you decide among reproductive options.”

1 Identify three ways that genetic disorders are passed. Why does Dr. Rasheed advise genetic testing?

2 What are some of the reproductive options available to Zennia? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of each option?

3 Which option do you suggest? Why?

4 Suppose that Zennia became pregnant. What types of prenatal screening tests might Dr. Rasheed prescribe? Discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of each.

5 What advice would you give Zennia? Why?