What Is the Incidence of Children Being Born with Down

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the incidence of children being born with Down syndrome to a mother at age 35?

• A) 1 in 100 births
• B) 1 in 300 births
• C) 1 in 500 births
• D) 1 in 800 births

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Definitions:

Enlarged Underground Stem

A specialized plant structure, such as a tuber or rhizome, that stores nutrients and helps in vegetative reproduction.

Food Storage

The practice of keeping food in such a manner as to prevent spoilage or contamination, ensuring it remains safe and nutritious for future consumption.

Short Erect

A term not clearly defined in a biological context, and might refer instead to a physical description of posture or growth habit; without a specific context, a precise definition cannot be provided.

Underground Stem

Also known as a rhizome, it's a type of stem that grows horizontally beneath the soil surface, often storing nutrients and producing new shoots.