Question

What is 'Amniocentesis' ? Name any two disorders that can be detected by amniocentesis.​

Answer 1

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You have a family history of a specific genetic condition, or you or your partner is a known carrier of a genetic condition. In addition to identifying Down syndrome and the neural tube defect spina bifida, amniocentesis can be used to diagnose many other genetic conditions — such as cystic fibrosis.

Answer 2

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The fluid which is present in the mother's womb is called the amniotic fluid. Amniocentesis is done in pregnant women to determine chromosomal and genetic defects by extracting the amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac. Karyotyping can be performed from the cells. The chromosomal abnormalities like the trisomy 13, trisomy 18 and Down syndrome can be detected using this technique.