Morgan Has Albinism, a Recessive Condition Resulting in a Lack

question 717

Multiple Choice

Morgan has albinism, a recessive condition resulting in a lack of skin pigment. If neither of Morgan's parents have albinism, how did Morgan develop this condition?

• A)Morgan received a dominant gene for the condition from each parent.
• B)Morgan received a recessive gene for the condition from each parent.
• C)Morgan received two dominant genes for the condition from one of her parents.
• D)Morgan received two recessive genes for the condition from one of her parents.

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