If Someone Has Two Copies of the Gene for Diabetes

question 4

Multiple Choice

If someone has two copies of the gene for diabetes type II, and the risk in his ethnic group is 40%, what is his life-long chance of getting this condition?

• A) 4%
• B) 14%
• C) Over 50%
• D) 84%
• E) 100%

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