A translocation involving chromosome 21 can result in

A. a risk for Down syndrome independent of maternal age.
B. a risk for Down syndrome dependent on paternal age.
C. no increased risk outside of maternal age.
D. lowering the risk of Down syndrome.
E. no change in the risk for Down syndrome.


A

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