The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for
- transfer of embryo into the uterus of a surrogate mother
- detecting any genetic abnormality
- detecting sex of the unborn foetus
- artificial insemination
Answer
(2) detecting any genetic abnormality
Solution
In amniocentesis, a little amniotic fluid containing foetal cells is drawn and the chromosomes of the foetus are studied.
As per NCERT, it is meant to detect genetic disorders of the foetus; its misuse for foetal sex determination (leading to female foeticide) is legally banned in India.
∴ The permissible use is detecting any genetic abnormality.
Answer: (2)