If a mother has an elevated AFP level, this means her fetus
A) has a neural tube defects.
B) may have neural tube defects and this would be examined by amniocentesis or ultrasound.
C) has a sex-linked disorder.
D) will be born early.

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Elevated AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) levels in a mother's blood can indicate that the fetus may have neural tube defects, among other conditions. This would typically lead to further examination through amniocentesis or ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis.

If a Mother Has an Elevated AFP Level, This Means