NEETZoologyReproductive Health
Read the following statements and choose the following option: 1. In amniocentesis blood of the embryo is extracted for analysis 2. Amniocentesis is used to test for the presence of haemophilia 3. There is ban on amniocentesis completely 4. Saheli is an injectable contraceptive
Options
- ABoth 4 and 2 is correct
- BBoth 1 and 2 is incorrect
- COnly 2 is correct
- DOnly 3 is correct
Correct answer
C. Only 2 is correct
Step-by-step solution
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.