Q. The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for :

Q. The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for :

(a) Detecting any genetic abnormality.

(b) Detecting sex of the unborn foetus.

(c) Artificial insemination.

(d) Transfer of embryo into the uterus of a surrogate mother.

Solution :

Correct option : A Amniocentesis is a technique in which the amniotic fluid can be analyzed to detect any genetic abnormality. An unfortunate and illegal use is analysis of amniotic fluid to detect sex of unborn child. So, the correct answer is ‘Detecting any genetic abnormality’