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.
