Question

If a married couple has a baby with Down syndrome, what might be the possible reason for that?

• A. Young age of the mother
• B. Old age of the mother
• C. Age does not play an important role
• D. Father might be affected with Down syndrome

Answer 1

The correct option is B Old age of the mother

A woman's chance of delivering a baby with Down syndrome increases with the increasing age, as the risk of improper chromosome division increases. Women will have higher risk of child with Down syndrome if they conceive a baby after 35 years of age.
Father cannot be affected with Down Syndrome as men with this disorder are infertile.