Men Over 40 Have a Higher Risk of Fathering a Child

question 126

Multiple Choice

Men over 40 have a higher risk of fathering a child with autism than do men under 30 because they have a higher frequency of ________ in their sperm-producing cells.

• A) Telomeres
• B) Teratogens
• C) random genetic mutations
• D) mirroring activity

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

A method of calculating interest where the earned interest is added to the principal balance at the end of each month, so that the interest for the next month is calculated on a higher balance.

Quarterly

Pertaining to a three-month period or occurring every three months, often used in the context of financial reporting and dividend payments.

Compounded Quarterly

The process of calculating interest and adding it to the account balance four times a year, resulting in exponential growth.