Question

What is an amniocentesis and how useful this technique is?

Answer 1

Amniocentesis is a foetal sex determination and disorder test based on the chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo. Amniotic fluid contains cells from skin of foetus and other sources. These cells can be used to determine sex of the infant, to identify some abnormalities in the number of chromosomes and certain biochemical and enzymatic abnormalities. If it is established that the child is likely to suffer from a serious incurable congenital defect, the mother is suggested to get the foetus aborted. However, it is being misused to detect and kill normal female foetus. It is legally banned for determination of sex to avoid female foeticide.

Answer 2

Answer:

Helps to find the chromosomeal abnormalites in the developing Embryo using amniotic fluid.

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