MCQ
Foetal sex can be determined by examining cells from amniotic fluid looking for:
- AAutosomes
- BChiasmata
- CSex chromosomes
- DKinetochores
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Answer
- Sex chromosomes
Explanation:
Foetal sex can be determined by examining barr bodies.
Presence of barr bodies is an indication of X chromosome. Barr bodies are present in females only.
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