Which prenatal assessment technique requires the culturing of skin cells acquired from a fluid sample?
A) genetic screening
B) ultrasound
C) chorionic villus sampling
D) amniocentesis

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Amniocentesis involves the extraction of a small amount of amniotic fluid, which contains fetal tissues, including skin cells, for analysis. This fluid can then be cultured to analyze the fetal chromosomes, enzymes, or DNA, providing information about genetic disorders or conditions.

Which Prenatal Assessment Technique Requires the Culturing of Skin Cells