Question

What is correct about amniocentesis?

• A. Intrauterine diagnosis.
• B. Withdrawal of allantoic fluid from pregnant women.
• C. Chemical analysis of fluids of pregnant women.
• D. Culturing amniotic cells and study of metaphasic chromosomes to identify chromosomal abnormality.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Culturing amniotic cells and study of metaphasic chromosomes to identify chromosomal abnormality.

Amniocentesis is a test carried out primarily to find any chromosomal or genetic disorder in the foetus.