Reproductive Health Question 12

12. Which of the following cannot be detected in a developing foetus by amniocentesis?

(a) Sex of the foetus

(b) Down syndrome

(c) Jaundice

(d) Klinefelter syndrome

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Answer : c

Hints & Solutions

(c) Jaundice cannot be detected in a developing foetus by amniocentesis. It is a foetal sex determination test based on chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo. It is now legally ban in India.