Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 42 - Animal Reproduction - 42.4 - Female Sex Organs Produce Eggs and Nurture Embryos - 42.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 910: 2

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In vitro fertilization and genetic analysis can be done to reveal future diseases that may afflict the offspring of two carriers. By implanting harvested sperm into cells, the risk of developing a genetic disease is decreased.

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In vitro fertilization and genetic analysis can be done to reveal future diseases that may afflict the offspring of two carriers. By implanting harvested sperm into cells, the risk of developing a genetic disease is decreased.
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