Question

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 1

The correct option is C Determine any hereditary genetic abnormality in embryo

Amniocentesis is a foetal sex determination and cells of disorder test based on the chromosomal pattern in the cells of amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo. Amniotic fluid containing cells from the skin of the foetus and other sources is withdrawn with a syringe.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.

So, the correct answer is 'Determine any hereditary genetic abnormality in embryo.