NEET 2016 Biology question

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

(1)It is usually done when a woman is between 14 - 16 weeks pregnant
(2)It is used for prenatal sex determination
(3)It can be used for detection of Down syndrome
(4)It can be used for detection of Cleft palateCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

Amniocentesis is a foetal-sex/genetic-disorder testing technique in which amniotic fluid containing foetal cells is withdrawn at about 14-16 weeks of pregnancy. The foetal cells are used for karyotyping to detect chromosomal disorders (e.g. Down syndrome) and metabolic disorders and also

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