Physics NEET Full Syllabus Mock Test 180 Question New Syllabus Mock Test - 7 PCB MCQ (Single Correct)

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 for 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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C

Down syndrome is an autosomal disorder (genetic disorder), caused by an extra copy of chromosome number 21 and therefore, can be detected by amniocentesis. Cleft palate is caused by both genetic and environmental factors and not always be detected using amniocentesis.

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