Question

Choose the correct option-

Amniocentesis involves the analysis of-

• A. Body fluids of amniotes
• B. Amnion
• C. Amniotic fluid
• D. Amino acids of a protein

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Amniotic fluid

The correct option is C.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure performed prenatally in order to diagnose fetal infections, sex determination, and chromosomal abnormalities.
2. The amniotic fluid from the uterus is drawn out to be tested. On the basis of chromosomes present in amniotic fluid, the results are drawn.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

Amniotes refer to vertebrates that comprise fetal tissue called the amnion.

Option B:

The amnion is the innermost metabolically active membrane of the placenta which helps in homeostasis.

Option D:

Amino acids of a protein are studied using various advanced spectrophotometric and chromatographic techniques.

Final answer: Amniocentesis involves the analysis of amniotic fluid.