Question

The status of the fetus for genetic counseling can be determined by
A. Amniocentesis
B. Autopsy
C. Amnioacidopathy
D. Foetocentesis

Answer 1

Hint: The test used to check the status of the fetus is also used to determine the sex of the fetus. It involves the thorough examination of the fluid-filled embryonic layer that protects the fetus, i.e. the amnion layer. It is essentially used to determine any fetal abnormalities including diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and infections.

Complete answer: Amniocentesis is a prenatal test during which a little amount of amniotic fluid is taken up and collected from the sac surrounding the fetus for testing.
The amniotic fluid (less than one ounce) is extracted through a fine needle and the process is monitored by ultrasound.
There are several factors that increase the danger of an abnormality which includes the mother's age factor, medical record, or in maximum cases a history of inherited genetic conditions.

Additional information: The most common reason to have an amniocentesis performed is to find whether a fetus has certain genetic disorders or a chromosomal abnormality, like Down syndrome.
Amniocentesis ( chorionic villus sampling (CVS)) can diagnose these problems and complications in the womb.

So, the correct answer is option A. Amniocentesis.

Note: Amniocentesis has been negatively used in sex determination in a lot of countries worldwide.
It has been one of the most prominent reasons for the increase in female foeticides.
As a result of this, it has been banned in several countries including India.