Which of the Following Is an Epigenetic Explanation for the Finding

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an epigenetic explanation for the finding that paternal age has been shown to increase children's risk for ASD?

• A) Older fathers are typically of higher SES, and higher SES is associated with increased risk for ASD.
• B) Spontaneous genetic mutations are more common in the sperm cells of older men.
• C) Environmental stressors over the man's lifetime could lead to changes in the way genes are expressed.
• D) Older fathers are more likely to have learned about genetics and be more aware about the way their genes affect their children, leading to greater detection of ASD signs and symptoms in their offspring.

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