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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Standard Deviation

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