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:

Continuous Compounding

The process of calculating interest and reinvesting it into an account continuously, generating earnings on both the initial principal and the accumulated interest.

Retirement Fund

A financial reserve that accumulates through savings and investments, intended to support individuals financially during their retirement years.

Compounded Monthly

Interest calculation method where interest is added to the principal sum at the end of each month, and future interest is calculated on the new total.