Question

Which of the following cannot be detected in a developing fetus by amniocentesis?

• A. Klinefelter syndrome
• B. Sex of the foetus
• C. Down's syndrome
• D. Jaundice

Answer 1

The correct option is D Jaundice

Amniocentesis (also referred to as an amniotic fluid test or AFT) is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities such as Klinefelter syndrome, Down's syndrome and also the sex of the baby. Jaundice cannot be detected in a developing fetus by amniocentesis