In context of Amniocentesis, which of the following statement is incorrect?
Answer: (D) It can be used for detection of Cleft palate. Answer: (d) It can be used for detection of Cleft palate Solution: Amniocentesis analyses fetal cells and dissolved substances in the amniotic fluid to detect chromosomal/genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, haemophilia and sickle-cell anaemia — it cannot detect cleft palate, a structural malformation, so statement (4) is incorrect.
- A.It is usually done when a woman is between 14 – 16 weeks pregnant
- B.It is used for prenatal sex determination
- C.It can be used for detection of Down syndrome
- D.It can be used for detection of Cleft palate✓
Correct Answer
(D) It can be used for detection of Cleft palate
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (d) It can be used for detection of Cleft palate Solution: Amniocentesis analyses fetal cells and dissolved substances in the amniotic fluid to detect chromosomal/genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, haemophilia and sickle-cell anaemia — it cannot detect cleft palate, a structural malformation, so statement (4) is incorrect. Although it can reveal the foetus's sex, this misuse for prenatal sex-determination is statutorily banned but technically possible, so (2) is a correct statement. Statements (1) and (3) describe genuine, correct uses of the test. NCERT Reference: Reproductive Health, p.42 — "This procedure is used to test for the presence of certain genetic disorders such as, down syndrome, haemoplilia, sickle-cell anemia, etc."