One possible explanation for why ____________________ is a primary risk factor for autosomal trisomy is that oocytes remain in meiosis I until ovulation, which could take place many years after birth, making them more susceptible to damage

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


maternal age
age
age of the mother

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