Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk for bearing a child with trisomy 21?
A)Mrs.Jones,who is 18 and has been addicted to drugs
B)Mrs.Black,age 45
C)Mrs.Garcia,age 30,who had in vitro fertilization
D)Mrs.Wallace,age 27,who is having her seventh child

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Advanced maternal age (over 35 years) increases the risk of trisomy 21. Mrs. Black, who is 45 years old, has the highest risk among the options given.

Which of the Following Individuals Has the Greatest Risk for Bearing