The "quality" of human eggs and sperm declines as people age. One possible reason for this is
A)accelerated apoptosis of sperm and egg precursor cells.
B)acquired harmful mutations in egg and sperm precursor cells.
C)declining levels of morphogens.
D)lower levels of oxytocin and prostaglandins.

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As people age, the likelihood of acquiring harmful mutations in egg and sperm precursor cells increases. This can lead to chromosomal abnormalities in the resulting embryos, affecting their viability and increasing the risk of genetic disorders.

The "Quality" of Human Eggs and Sperm Declines as People