Amniocentesis Is Recommended When the Mother Is 35 Years or Older.This

Multiple Choice

Amniocentesis is recommended when the mother is 35 years or older.This is because after age 35,

A) the mother's health will be severely impacted with each pregnancy.
B) she is more likely to have a female child.
C) the risk of the child having an X-linked disorder increases.
D) the mother's chromosomes are likely to suffer some damage.
E) the risk of having a child with a chromosomal abnormality increases dramatically.