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In context of Amniocentesis, which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. A
    It is used for prenatal sex determination
  2. B
    It can be used for detection of Down syndrome
  3. C
    It can be used for detection of Cleft palate
  4. D
    It is usually done when a woman is between 14 – 16 weeks pregnant

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Amniocentesis is used to detect chromosomal abnormalities (like Down syndrome) and metabolic disorders in the fetus. It cannot detect structural malformations like a cleft palate. While it can be used for sex determination, this is legally banned in India to prevent female foeticide.

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In context of Amniocentesis, which of the following statements 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

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