In regards to Down syndrome, amniocentesis makes it possible to
A) determine ammonia levels.
B) predict a child's IQ.
C) determine how severe the intellectual and physical anomalies will be.
D) identify the condition.
E) make accurate predictions about future functioning.

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Amniocentesis is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections, where a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains fetal tissues, is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus. The chromosomal analysis of this sample can identify genetic conditions such as Down syndrome (Trisomy 21), by detecting the presence of an extra chromosome 21.

In Regards to Down Syndrome, Amniocentesis Makes It Possible to