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Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproduction in Lower and Higher Animals5 Marks
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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP).
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Answer

  1. MTP or Medical Termination of Pregnancy is voluntary termination of pregnancy under medical supervision. It is an induced abortion.
  2. Only during first trimester, MTP is safe for mother’s health.
  3. Upon amniocentesis examination, if abnormality is detected, usually MTP is performed.
  4. Government of India has legalized MTP There was MTP Act in 1971, which was later amended in 2017, to prevent its misuse, especially female foeticide should never be done through MTP
  5. As per MTP Act, the procedure can be done only in first 12 weeks and never after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

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