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

Options

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

Answer

C

Explanation

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.