Which of the following statements is true about amniocentesis?

Intrauterine diagnosis

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Chemical analysis of fluid of pregnant woman

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Culturing amniotic cells and study of metaphasic chromosome to identify chromosomal abnormality

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Withdrawal of allantoic fluid from pregnant woman

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The correct option is C Culturing amniotic cells and study of metaphasic chromosome to identify chromosomal abnormality

Amniocentesis is a process in which amniotic fluid is sampled using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for chromosomal abnormalities in the developing fetus.

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