Which procedure is performed when a genetic or metabolic defect is suspected in a fetus?
A) Colposcopy
B) Laparoscopy
C) Biopsy
D) Ultrasound
E) Amniocentesis

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Amniocentesis is a medical procedure used in prenatal diagnosis of chromosomal abnormalities and fetal infections, and also for sex determination, in which a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains fetal tissues, is sampled from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus. This fluid can then be analyzed for genetic and metabolic disorders, making it the correct choice for diagnosing such conditions in a fetus.

Which Procedure Is Performed When a Genetic or Metabolic Defect