Which of the following cannot be detected in a developing foetus by amniocentesis?

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Which of the following cannot be detected in a developing foetus by amniocentesis? (A) Klinefelters syndrome (B) Sex of the foetus (C) Downs syndrome (D) Jaundice

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Amniocentesis is a foetal sex determination test based on the chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo. Jaundice is a condition not based on chromosomal pattern. It is a disease related to liver dysfunctions.

Q. Which of the following cannot be detected in a developing foetus by amniocentesis?

Klinefelters syndrome

Sex of the foetus

Downs syndrome

Jaundice

Amniocentesis is a foetal sex determination test based on the chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo. Jaundice is a condition not based on chromosomal pattern. It is a disease related to liver dysfunctions.