Which of the following cannot be detected in a developing foetus by amniocentesis?
see full answer
Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of
1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya
a
Down's syndrome
b
Jaundice
c
Klinefelter's syndrome
d
Sex of the foetus
answer is B.
(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)
Best Courses for You
JEE
NEET
Foundation JEE
Foundation NEET
CBSE
Detailed Solution
Amniocentesis does not help in determining the jaundice, which is a metabolic disorder. Jaundice is caused due to high levels of bilirubin in the body. In amniocentesis, some of the amniotic fluid of the developing foetus is taken to analyse the fetal cells and dissolved substances. Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic technique for detecting certain genetic disorders such as, Down syndrome, Klinefelter’s syndrome, haemoplilia, sickle-cell anemia, etc. The test can also help in determining the sex of the foetus (though countries like India banned Amniocentesis for the purpose of sex-determination to check female foeticide.