Question

In which of the following cases, the amniocentesis is not considered ethical?

• A. To determine sex
• B. To detect congenital diseases
• C. To detect metabolic disorder
• D. To detect chromosomal abnormalities

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

To determine sex

Amniocentesis is a prenatal test in which a small amount of amniotic fluid is removed from the amniotic sac and is used for medical testing. It is a procedure in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities, congenital disease due to chromosomal abnormalities, metabolic disorder and foetal infections. In this, foetal DNA is examined for genetic abnormalities.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.