Q.

Consider the following statements.
Statement A: Amniocentesis is used to test for the presence of certain genetic disorders.
Statement B: In aminocentesis, some of the amniotic fluid of the developing foetus is taken to analyse the fetal cells and dissolved substances.
Of the above statements, which one of the following options is correct?

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a

Both (A) and (B) are true

b

Both (A) and (B) are false

c

(A) is true but (B) is false

d

(A) is false but (B) is true

answer is A.

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In aminocentesis some of the amniotic fluid of the developing foetus is taken to analyse the fetal cells and dissolved substances. This procedure is used to test for the presence of certain genetic disorders such as, down syndrome, haemoplilia, sickle-cell anemia, etc., determine the survivability of the foetus.

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Consider the following statements.Statement A: Amniocentesis is used to test for the presence of certain genetic disorders.Statement B: In aminocentesis, some of the amniotic fluid of the developing foetus is taken to analyse the fetal cells and dissolved substances.Of the above statements, which one of the following options is correct?