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Biology · 2026 · 2 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q18
Define the term 'amniocentesis'. Why has the government imposed a statutory ban in spite of its importance in the medical field?
Define the term 'amniocentesis'. Why has the government imposed a statutory ban in spite of its importance in the medical field ?
Marking-scheme solution
• Amniocentesis is test or procedure where some foetal cells in the amniotic fluid
is analysed for certain genetic disorders.
• Sex determination is done with the help of amniocentesis which may be
misused for female foeticide / to legally check increasing menace of female foeticide.
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