A couple having history of haemophilia in the family, is worried about the same for their unborn bab

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A couple having history of haemophilia in the family, is worried about the same for their unborn baby. Which of the following medical procedures will help them solving their doubt regarding the presence of genetic disorder?\

Professor PC Thomas Classes · Answer

(b) : The couple can go for amniocentesis which is a disorder detection test based on chromosomal pattern. This procedure is used to test the presence of certain genetic disorders such as down syndrome, haemophilia, sickle cell anaemia, etc. In amniocentesis, some of the amniotic fluid of the developing fetus is taken to analyse the fetal cells and dissolved substances.