Many Inherited Disorders Result from Defective Alleles

question 27

Multiple Choice

Many inherited disorders result from defective alleles.Which of the following genetic combinations is most likely to result in a disorder such as sickle-cell anemia?

• A)Recessive,defective alleles from both parents
• B)A defective,recessive allele from the mother
• C)A defective,recessive allele from the father
• D)One normal allele and one recessive allele from each parent

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