A sample of the amniotic fluid surrounding a fetus can be tested to detect
Correct answer: A. genetic disorders of the fetus
- A. genetic disorders of the fetus
- B. the mother's blood pressure
- C. the father's blood group
- D. the colour of the fetus's eyes
Explanation
Amniocentesis collects fetal cells from the fluid for karyotyping and biochemical tests, revealing chromosome disorders before birth. It examines the fetus, not the parents' physiology.
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