Amniocentesis is used to detect which one of the following?

Determine any hereditary disorders in the embryo .

The correct answer is Option (3) -Determine any hereditary disorders in the embryo .

Determine any hereditary disorders in the embryo.

Amniocentesis is a medical procedure used to determine any hereditary disorders in the embryo. During amniocentesis, a small amount of amniotic fluid surrounding the fetus in the womb is sampled and analyzed. This fluid contains cells shed by the fetus, and their genetic material can be examined for chromosomal abnormalities, genetic disorders, and other conditions. It is a valuable prenatal diagnostic tool for identifying various hereditary disorders, such as Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and neural tube defects.