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Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of amniocentesis.
Mention one advantage and one disadvantage of amniocentesis.
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Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic procedure that analyses amniotic fluid for genetic testing.
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Advantage: Helps detect genetic disorders like Down syndrome and other chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
Disadvantage: It carries a small risk of miscarriage or harm to the fetus.
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