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In context of Amniocentesis, which of the following statement is incorrect?

1. It is usually done when a woman is between 14-16 weeks pregnant.
2. It is used for prenatal sex determination.
3. It can be used for detection of Down syndrome.
4. It can be used for detection of Cleft palate.

Correct answer: It can be used for detection of Cleft palate.

Solution

Amniocentesis analyzes amniotic fluid for fetal cells and biochemical/genetic abnormalities, so it can help detect conditions like Down syndrome and can be used for sex determination. Cleft palate is a structural anomaly, which is not diagnosed by amniocentesis.

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