Amniocentesis and Chorionic Villus Sampling Are Two Methods of Prenatal

Multiple Choice

Amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling are two methods of prenatal diagnosis. One important difference between these techniques is that

A) chorionic villus sampling is more routinely prescribed.
B) amniocentesis can diagnose chromosome disorders, while chorionic villus sampling cannot.
C) chorionic villus sampling can be performed earlier than amniocentesis.
D) maternal risks are higher with chorionic villus sampling.
E) the risk of miscarriage is higher with amniocentesis than with chorionic villus sampling.