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Which of the following conditions cannot be identified in a developing fetus using amniocentesis, a legally prohibited procedure in India for determining fetal sex based on chromosome patterns in amniotic fluid?

1. Down syndrome
2. Cystic fibrosis
3. Spina bifida
4. None of these

Correct answer: None of these

Solution

Amniocentesis can identify chromosomal abnormalities like Down syndrome, single-gene disorders such as cystic fibrosis, and neural tube defects like spina bifida through biochemical and genetic testing. Since all three listed conditions can be detected, the correct choice is that none of them is excluded.

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