MCQ
Amniocentesis is a technique to:
- AEstimate easential amino acids in the body
- ✓Detect chromosomal anomalies in the foetus
- CReverse sex of the foetus
- DCorrect genetic disorders of the foetus
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Detect chromosomal anomalies in the foetus
b
Amniocentesis is the clinical diagnostic method where the amniotic fluid is collected and the chromosomal pattern is examined for neural tube defects or other genetic disorders.
Amniocentesis is the clinical diagnostic method where the amniotic fluid is collected and the chromosomal pattern is examined for neural tube defects or other genetic disorders.
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