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In context of amniocentesis, which of th...

In context of amniocentesis, which of the following statements is correct ?

A

it is used for prenatal sex-determination

B

it can be used for detection of down sydrome

C

it can be used for detection of cleft palate

D

it is usually done when a women is between 14-16 weeks pregnant

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The correct Answer is:
C
Cleft palate is developement abnormality which may occur in the developing foetus and so it can be detected by sonography,not by aminocentesis.
Amniocentesis is being misused for foetal sex-determination test so it is banned in India.
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