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MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 2. Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals

Given below are two statements with respect to amniocentesis
Statement I: Amniocentesis is a process in which amniotic fluid containing foetal cells is collected using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus.
Statement II: X-ray imaging is used to determine the position of the foetus in the uterus.
In light of above statements, select the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. A Both statement I and statement II are correct.
  2. B Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
  3. C Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect.
  4. D Statement I is incorrect and statement II is correct.
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Correct Answer

(C) Statement I is correct and statement II is incorrect.

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Detailed explanation

Ultrasound is used to determine the position of the foetus in the uterus. Hence, Statement II is incorrect.