A procedure in which some of the cells that the fetus casts off into the fluid surrounding it in the womb are collected and tested for chromosomal or genetic defects is ________.
A) chorionic villus sampling
B) ultrasound
C) amniocentesis
D) intra-uterine probe testing

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Amniocentesis is a procedure where amniotic fluid, which contains fetal cells, is collected from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus to test for chromosomal or genetic defects.

A Procedure in Which Some of the Cells That the Fetus