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Amniocentesis can be used to test a foetus for which genetic disorder?
ACholera
BTyphoid
CTuberculosis
DDown syndrome
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Down syndrome
Foetal cells in the amniotic fluid are analysed to detect genetic disorders such as Down syndrome, haemophilia and sickle-cell anaemia.
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