The Parents of a Child with PKU Are Concerned About

question 22

Multiple Choice

The parents of a child with PKU are concerned about the risk of transmitting the disorder in future pregnancies. What is a correct assessment of the risk?

• A) Each child has a 25% chance of being a carrier.
• B) Each child has a 25% chance of being affected.
• C) Since one child is already affected, the next three children will be unaffected.
• D) One cannot predict the risk for future pregnancies.

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