Which statement best describes amniocentesis? (1) Blood cells of an adult are checked for anemia. (2) Saliva of a child is analyzed for the amino acids. (3) Urine of a newborn baby is analyzed for the amino acid phenylalanine. (4) Fluid sur- rounding a fetus is removed for chemical and genetic analysis.

Which of the following is NOT a common indication for amniocentesis?Select one:a. Previous birth of a trisomic childb. Advanced maternal agec. Maternal age younger than 30 yearsd. History of neural tube defects in the familyClear my choice

What is the purpose of an amniocentesis? aDiagnose genetic abnormalities bTreat chromosome abnormalities cCount chromosomes dTreat genetic abnormalities

Briefly describe the basic process of an amniocentesis. What are the risks and potential benefits associated with this procedure?

What is true about the embryo of an amniote?Multiple choice question.It has extracellular membranes.It will develop a two-chambered heart.It undergoes metamorphosis.

Ninety-five percent of the fetus’s body parts develop during which of the following developmental phase? a. cytoplasmic b. amniotic c. zygotic d. embryonic