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The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for
A
Detecting any genetic abnormality
B
Detecting sex of the unborn foetus
C
Artificial insemination
D
Transfer of embryo into the uterus of a surrogate mother
Detailed Solution
In amniocentesis a small amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the developing foetus is withdrawn.
The foetal cells and dissolved substances in it are analysed to detect genetic disorders such as Down's syndrome, haemophilia and sickle-cell anaemia, and to judge the survivability of the foetus.
The same test can reveal the sex of the foetus from its chromosome pattern, and it was misused for female foeticide; sex determination by this technique is therefore statutorily banned.
It has nothing to do with artificial insemination or embryo transfer.
Hence the permissible use of amniocentesis is for detecting any genetic abnormality.
The foetal cells and dissolved substances in it are analysed to detect genetic disorders such as Down's syndrome, haemophilia and sickle-cell anaemia, and to judge the survivability of the foetus.
The same test can reveal the sex of the foetus from its chromosome pattern, and it was misused for female foeticide; sex determination by this technique is therefore statutorily banned.
It has nothing to do with artificial insemination or embryo transfer.
Hence the permissible use of amniocentesis is for detecting any genetic abnormality.