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Question #45522
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The Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) programme emphasizes a statutory ban on amniocentesis for sex determination to prevent severe demographic imbalances. Which of the following statements regarding the clinical applications and limitations of amniocentesis is INCORRECT?
Options
- A.
It utilizes fetal cells and dissolved substances extracted from the amniotic fluid to test for genetic disorders and determine fetal survivability.
- B.
It is highly effective in diagnosing Mendelian disorders such as haemophilia and sickle-cell anemia, as well as chromosomal aneuploidies like Down syndrome.
- C.
It serves as a primary diagnostic tool for detecting morphological developmental defects such as cleft palate and physiological anomalies like fetal jaundice.
- D.
The statutory ban targets female foeticide, a misuse that artificially alters reproductive variance and creates an evolutionary bottleneck in the population.
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How the Examiner Thinks
Regulatory_Failure
Understand how NOT, EXCEPT, and logical constraints are used to manipulate exam results.
Concepts Behind This Question
Amniocentesis Ethical Constraint|ADA Deficiency Genetic Correction|Transgenic Animal Purpose
Why This Question Is Tricky
Common Mistakes
Conceptual Pivot: Distinguishing between genetic/chromosomal disorders (detectable at the cellular/molecular level via amniocentesis) and structural/developmental disorders (detectable at the gross anatomical level via ultrasound).
The common misconception is assuming amniocentesis is a blanket test for all congenital anomalies, including structural defects like cleft palate or physiological issues like jaundice.
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Question Information
| Subject | Biology |
| Chapter | Reproductive Health - Class 12 |
| Concept | Amniocentesis Ethical Constraint |
| Difficulty | 8 |
| Cognitive Load | 5 |
| Target Solve Time | 120 sec |
| Access | Free |