Foetal sex can be determined by examining cells from the amniotic fluid by looking for ___________.

Chiasmata

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Kinetochore

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Barr bodies

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Autosomes

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Solution

The correct option is C Barr bodies
Amniocentesis is used for prenatal diagnosis and used for foetal diagnosis.
Foetal sex can be determined by examining cells from the amniotic fluid by looking for Barr bodies and female sex chromosome.
The sex of the child and chromosomal abnormalities, if any can be detected by studying foetal cells.
So, (C) is the correct option.

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