wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
3
You visited us 3 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The technique permitting the choice of sex of a baby affects

A
Literacy rate
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Sex ratio
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
C
Demographic ratio
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Mortality rate
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is B Sex ratio
Amniocentesis (also referred to as amniotic fluid test or AFT) is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and foetal infections, and also used for sex determination in which a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains foetal tissues, is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing foetus, and the foetal DNA is examined for genetic abnormalities. This technique is affecting the sex ratio as, some people in desire of baby boy prefer the abortion of the girl child after knowing the sex. So, the correct option is B.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Cell Organelles
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon