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In a context of amniocentesis, which of the following statement is incorrect?

  • It is used for prenatal sex determination

  • It can be used for detection of down syndrome

  • It can be used for detection of cleft palate

  • It is usually done when a woman id between 14-16 weeks pregnant

Answer

C.

It can be used for detection of cleft palate

Cleft palate is a developmental abnormality which may occur in the developing foetus and so it can be detected by sonography and not amniocentesis. 

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