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Amniocentesis techniques is commonly used for the determination of
I. sex `" "` II. Condition of the foetus
III. Child heartbeat rate `" "` None of these

A

Only I

B

I and II

C

Only II

D

I, II,III and IV

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Knowledge Check

  • A technique misused to determine the sex of child is

    A
    Amniocentesis
    B
    MTP
    C
    Vasectomy
    D
    GIFT

  • Assertion: Auniocentesis is often misused. Reason, Amniocentesis is meant for determining the genetic disorders in the foetus, but it is being used to determine the sex the foetus so that female foetus may be aborted.

    A
    If both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
    B
    If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion
    C
    If Assertion is true but the Reason is false.
    D
    If both Assertion and Reason are false.

  • For many decades, amniocentesis has been misused in several parts of India for determination of the gender of the foetus. People in many regions have shown an uncanny preference for a male child. Female foeticide has thus been rampant in these regions. However, the original purpose of Amniocentesis was much different and was actually beneficial. Amniotic fluid can be utilised for checking:

    A
    Gender of the foetus
    B
    Down's syndrome
    C
    Sickle cell Anaemia
    D
    All of the above

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