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(a) Differentiate between intrauterine insemination and intrauterine transfer. (b) Mention one positive and one negative application of amniocentesis. |
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Answer» (a) IUI - The semen collected either from the husband or a healthy donor is artificially introduced either into the vagina or into the uterus of the female. IUT - Embryos with more than 8 blastomeres transferred into the uterus. (b) Positive application: Amniocentesis used to test for the presence of certain genetic disorders / Down’s syndrome / Klinefelter’s syndrome / Haemophilia / Sickle-cell anemia. Negative application: Amniocentesis used to detect sex of the foetus and leads to use of female foeticide. |
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