The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis
is for
(a) detecting sex of the unborn fetus
(b) artificial insemination
(c) transfer of embryo into the uterus of a surrogate
mother
(d) detecting any genetic abnormality.

1 Answer

Answer :

(d) detecting any genetic abnormality.

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