Question
Biology Question on Reproductive Health – Problems And Strategies
Amniocentesis is a technique used to
A
determine errors in amino acid metabolism in embryo
B
pin point specific cardiac ailments in embryo
C
determine any hereditary genetic abnormality in embryo
D
all of these
Answer
determine any hereditary genetic abnormality in embryo
Explanation
Solution
In amniocentesis, amniotic fluid containing cells from the skin of the foetus and other sources is withdrawn with a syringe. These cells are then examined to detect certain biochemical, enzymatic and hereditary genetic abnormalities in embryo. But nowadays, it is being misused to determine the sex of the foetus so that the female foetus may be aborted.