Question : Give scientific reasons for the following statements: The use of ultrasound technique should be banned for the sex determination.

Question : Give scientific reasons for the following statements: The

1.	Question : Give scientific reasons for the following statements: The use of ultrasound technique should be banned for the sex determination.
Answer» Solution :The ultrasound technique should be USED for detection of genetic and other structural abnormalities in embryo. `rarr` Some people use the ultrasound technique (sonography) illegally for sex determination of embryo. `rarr` Due to preference to male CHILD the female embryo is aborted. `rarr` The killing of the unborn GIRL child is KNOWN as female foeticide. This sex-selective abortion is unethical and illegal. `rarr` By female foeticide, female sex ratio is reducing at an alarming RATE in India. Hence, the use of ultrasound technique should be banned for the prenatal sex determination.