Amniocentesis Is

question 30

Multiple Choice

Amniocentesis is

• A) the removal of fluid from the womb.
• B) the removal of tissue from the placenta.
• C) the chromosomal analysis of cells.
• D) a listing of the alleles present at each gene.
• E) a listing of the physical characteristics.

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Definitions:

Median

When values in a dataset are sorted from least to greatest or the opposite, the median is the value that sits in the center.

Set of Data

A collection of related information or variables, typically numeric, organized for analysis.

Mean

A statistical measure that represents the average value of a set of numbers.

Set of Data

A collection of data points or values that have been gathered to provide information for analysis.