The following person is MOST likely to be given an amniocentesis
A) an African-American female.
B) an Asian-American female.
C) a female younger than age 20.
D) a female over the age of 35.

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Amniocentesis is more commonly recommended for women over the age of 35 due to the increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities, such as Down syndrome, in babies born to older mothers.

The Following Person Is MOST Likely to Be Given an Amniocentesis