Question

Which of the following statements about Amniocentesis is incorrect? (1)It is the removal of amniotic fluid via needle inserted through the abdomen into the uterus and amniotic sac (2)The amniotic fluid contains cells(amniocytes) of the amniotic membrane and some foetal skin cells (3)The technique has been developed for detecting foetal abnormalities by analysing chromosomal defect and metabolic disorders (4)lt can be performed as early as 8 weeks Ot pregnancy

Answer 1

Answer:

Amniocentesis is a technique that has been developed for detecting foetal abnormalities by analysing chromosomal defect and metabolic disorder.

In some countries amniocentesis is legally banned because some people misuse this technique for testing sex of foetal which leads to girls featalasis