4. Amniocentesis is a technique used to?
(a) Determine errors in amino acid metabolism in embryo
(b) Pinpoint specific cardiac ailments in embryo
(c) Determine any hereditary genetic abnormality in embryo
(d) All of these
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The correct option is (d) All of these.
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Aminocentesis is a parental diagnostic test. It is named so, because it is based on the chromosomal pattern of the cells in the amniotic fluid that surrounds the developing foetus in the womb.
It is mis used to detect the sex of pre-born child that leads to female foeticide. Hence, there is statutory ban on aminocentesis.
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Answer:Amniocentesis detects chromosome abnormalities, neural tube defects, and genetic disorders. Genetic disorders include disorders such as cystic fibrosis. The most common neural tube defect is spina bifida.
Now it is misused for sex determination and a major cause for female feticide
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