Question

The use of amniocentesis is legal for ?

• A. Detecting genetic abnormalities
• B. Detecting sex of unborn foetus
• C. Artificial insemination
• D. Transfer of embryo into the uterus

Answer 1

The correct option is A Detecting genetic abnormalities

Amniocentesis is a technique used to diagnose fetal abnormalities by drawing a sample of amniotic fluid by a hypodermic needle inserted through the mother's abdomen into the uterus.It is used legally for determining genetic abnormalities in the foetus and illegally for sex determination of the unborn child.

Thus option A is the correct answer.