The Incidence of Down Syndrome Increases ________

question 58

Multiple Choice

The incidence of Down syndrome increases ________

• A) when the mother drinks heavily during pregnancy.
• B) if the father is extremely young.
• C) as the age of the parents increases.
• D) when the mother is exposed to lead during pregnancy.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a good or service, a critical concept in economic decision-making and pricing strategies.

Public Good

A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning it can be used by everyone and one person's use does not reduce its availability to others.

Marginal Costs

The increase in total cost that arises from producing one additional unit of a good or service.

Marginal Benefits

The additional satisfaction or utility a consumer receives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.