How can the knowledge of the human genome be useful for in-vitro fertilization techniques? A) Genes with the desired traits can be introduced into the sperm of infertile males. B) The genes that cause infertility can be removed from the female ovum. C) Proteins can be injected into infertile individuals to increase fertility. D) Disease-free sperm and ova could be identified and used.

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Amiah Waller

24 October, 00:50

How can the knowledge of the human genome be useful for in-vitro fertilization techniques? A) Genes with the desired traits can be introduced into the sperm of infertile males. B) The genes that cause infertility can be removed from the female ovum. C) Proteins can be injected into infertile individuals to increase fertility. D) Disease-free sperm and ova could be identified and used.

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Tristan Underwood · Answer 1

Option D. Genetic screening of the chromosomes in the sperm and ova can be carried out to ensure that inheritable diseases are not passed on to the offsprings.