Not all dominant genetic disorders are obvious in early life, and, of course, an individual may be a carrier for a recessive disorder without displaying the characteristics of the trait. Based on the information presented about Adam and Sarah (select link to open attachment) answer all of these questions:
What are different types of genetic testing that are available to Sarah and Adam?
Would you want to know the results of the cancer and TSD tests if you were Sarah and Adam? Why or why not?
Is it their responsibility as good potential parents to find out this kind of information before they decide to have a child? Why or why not?
What is the role of a genetic counselor in your opinion? Defend your answer.
