Aminocentesis is a technique used to

Options

A. determine errors in amino acid metabolism in embryo
B. pin point specific cardiac ailments in embryo
C. determine any hereditary genetic abnormality in embryo
D. all of these

Answer

C

Explanation

In amniocentesis, amniotic fluid containing cells from the skin of the foetus and other sources is withdrawn with a syringe. These cells are then examined to detect certain biochemical, enzymatic and hereditary genetic abnormalities in embryo. But nowaday, It is being misused to determine the sex of the foetus so that the female foetus may be aborted.