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In context of amniocentesis, which of the following statement is incorrect?
A
It is used for prenatal sex determination.
B
It can be used for detection of down syndrome.
C
It can be used for detection of cleft palate.
D
It is usually done when a woman is between 14-16 weeks pregnant.
Explanation
Amniocentesis detects chromosomal/genetic disorders, not structural defects like cleft palate.
Detailed Solution
In amniocentesis, amniotic fluid is collected from the developing foetus to detect genetic disorders like Down syndrome and haemophilia, and survivability of the foetus, between 14–16 weeks of pregnancy.
It is not used to determine cleft palate, which can be detected by sonography.
It is not used to determine cleft palate, which can be detected by sonography.