Women between the ages of ____ and ____ are less likely to give birth to a child with Down syndrome than are younger or older women.A) 15; 20B) 16; 34C) 25; 30D) None of these.

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Women between the ages of ____ and ____ are less likely to give birth to a child with Down syndrome than are younger or older women.A)  15; 20B)  16; 34C)  25; 30D)  None of these.

Isaiah Andrade · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), women between the ages of 16 and 34 have a higher chance of giving birth to a baby without Down syndrome compared to women who are younger or older. After the age of 35, the risk of having a baby with Down syndrome increases significantly. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Women between the ages of and are less likely to give birth to a child with Down syndrome than are younger or older women.

A) 15; 20
B) 16; 34
C) 25; 30
D) None of these.

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