Which component is NOT typically part of a genetic counseling session?
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Correct answer: Guaranteeing a therapeutic cure through gene editing
Genetic counseling provides information, risk assessment, testing options, and psychological support — but cannot guarantee a cure, especially not via gene editing; it is not a therapeutic session.
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