What Is the Name of the Process for Removing Amniotic

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the process for removing amniotic fluid from a pregnant mother to obtain fetal cells for genetic testing?

• A)amniocentesis
• B)polymerase chain reaction
• C)preimplantation genetic diagnosis
• D)in vitro fertilization

---

Definitions:

Base

A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or more generally, donate a pair of valence electrons; in water, it increases the concentration of hydroxide ions (OH-).

IR Spectroscopy

A technique in analytical chemistry used to identify and study chemicals through the interaction of infrared radiation with matter.

Trimethylamine

A nitrogen-containing organic compound with the formula N(CH3)3, known for its strong fishy odor and used in various industrial applications.

Mass Spectrum

A graph or chart that shows the distribution of mass-to-charge ratios of ions in a sample, which is used for determining the composition of the sample.