Question

Amniocentesis is used for determining

• A. Sex of the child
• B. Brain disease
• C. Hereditary disease of embryo
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Amniocentesis or the amniotic fluid test is a prenatal diagnosis of the foetus, it's health status, chromosomal abnormalities or fetal infections if any. It can also be used for determining the sex of the unborn. In this process, a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains the fetal tissues is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding the developing foetus. After this, the fetal DNA is examined for any kind of genetic abnormalities. The most common type of genetic abnormality found is Down's syndrome. Amniocentesis is performed when the female has completed about 14 - 16 weeks of her gestation. In our country, Amniocentesis is illegal for the determination of the sex of the unborn.

So the correct option is 'All of the above'.