Question

The permissible use of the technique of amniocentesis is for:

Options

• Detecting sex of the unborn foetus

• Artificial insemination

• Transfer of embryo into the uterus of a surrogate mother

• Detecting any genetic abnormality

Answer 1

Detecting any genetic abnormality

Explanation:

Amniocentesis is a procedure for detecting congenital anomalies before delivery. Abnormalities caused by chromosomal number changes, such as Down's syndrome, Turner's syndrome, and Klinefelter's syndrome, can be identified by karyotype tests of somatic cells. It can be utilised as a method of prenatal diagnosis. Amniocentesis is also being overused these days. Mothers have their normal foetus terminated as well.