The age of the mother and father is a significant factor in the child being born with which condition?
A)cretinism
B)phenylketonuria (PKU)
C)fragile X syndrome
D)Down syndrome

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The age of the mother, particularly advanced maternal age, is a significant factor in the risk of a child being born with Down syndrome due to the increased likelihood of chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomy 21.

The Age of the Mother and Father Is a Significant