Which is the non-invasive technique of genetic counseling?
Option: 1
Amniocentesis
Option: 2
Chorionic biopsy
Option: 3
Foetal blood sampling
Option: 4
Ultrasonography
Answers (1)
Amniocentesis is a foetal sex determination and disorder test based on the chromosomal pattern in the amniotic fluid surrounding the developing embryo.This is invasive technique
Similarly, foetal blood sampling and Chorionic biopsy are also invasive
Therefore, Ultrasonography is the only non - invasive method while the other three are invasive methods requiring penetration of the tissue by a needle. Hence, the correct option is (d)