The prenatal screening procedure that poses LEAST risk to the fetus is
A) amniocentesis.
B) genetic counseling.
C) chorionic villus sampling.
D) alpha-fetoprotein assay (AFP).

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The alpha-fetoprotein assay (AFP) is a blood test performed on the pregnant individual, thus posing the least risk to the fetus compared to procedures like amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, which involve direct interaction with the fetus or its immediate environment. Genetic counseling is a discussion-based service and does not directly involve any procedural risk to the fetus.

The Prenatal Screening Procedure That Poses LEAST Risk to the Fetus