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Frequency of Down's syndrome increases when the maternal age is

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Above 35 years

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Below 35 years

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During 1st pregnancy

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In mothers of at least 3 children

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The correct option is A Above 35 years
When maternal age crosses 35, there are more chances of non-disjunction of chromosomes during gamete formation. This results in genetic disorders.

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