Reproductive Health Question 21

21. Amniocentesis is a technique

[1997]

(a) by which the essential amino acids in the body can be estimated

(b) by which any chromosomal anomalies in the foetus can be detected

(c) in which the sex of the foetus can be reversed

(d) that can be used for correcting genetic disorders of the foetus

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Answer : b

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(b) Amniocentesis is the most widely used method for prenatal detection of many genetic disorders. Aminocentesis is also used for determining the sex of the foetus.