Human Reproduction Question 148
Question: Amniocentesis is a process to [CBSE PMT 1997]
Options:
A) Determine any disease in heart
B) Determine any hereditary disease in the embryo
C) Know about the disease of brain
D) All of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic technique to determine the sex and condition of the foetus.
In the early stage of pregnancy, small amount of amniotic fluid is drawn by surgical needle and then cultured for study.