Amniocentesis is a process in which amniotic fluid is taken from the mother’s womb to identify any genetic abnormalities in the fetus. How would the discovery of the human genome contribute to this process? A) The defective gene can be replaced with its normal counterpart. B) The exact location of a particular disease-causing gene can be determined. C) Scientists will be able to detect new genes, causing other genetic disorders. D) Scientists can block the action of defective genes and arrest any genetic abnormalities.
