Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A)Men who father children at the age of 50 or older are three times more likely than younger fathers to produce offspring with schizophrenia.
• B)Women who conceive children at the age of 40 or older are four times more likely than younger mothers to produce offspring with schizophrenia.
• C)Women who conceive children when they are 20 years old or younger are twice as likely to produce offspring with schizophrenia compared to women who are older.
• D)Men who conceive children when they are 25 years old or younger are twice as likely to produce offspring with schizophrenia compared to men who are older.

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Definitions:

Electron Pairs

Two electrons occupying the same orbital in an atom or molecule, typically forming a covalent bond between atoms.

Hydrogen Sulfide

A toxic, flammable gas with the formula H2S, characterized by a foul smell of rotten eggs, and found in many natural and industrial processes.

Molecule Shape

The geometric arrangement of atoms within a molecule, determining its chemical reactivity and physical properties.

Electronegativity Difference

The measure of the ability of an atom in a molecule to draw bonding electrons to itself compared to another atom in the molecule, determining the polarity of the bond.