A woman's ________ peaks in her twenties and then steadily declines until she reaches menopause, when it drops to zero.
A) fertility
B) sexuality
C) reproductive value
D) fecundity

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Fertility refers to the ability to conceive and give birth to children. This ability is at its highest in a woman's twenties and then decreases gradually until she reaches menopause, when it stops completely. Therefore, A is the best choice.

B (sexuality) and C (reproductive value) are related to fertility but do not accurately describe the specific aspect of fertility that changes with age. D (fecundity) also refers to fertility but specifically measures the actual number of live births a woman is able to have, rather than just her ability to conceive.

A Woman's ________ Peaks in Her Twenties and Then Steadily