The Gene That Causes Sickle Cell Anemia Is Recessive

question 10

Multiple Choice

The gene that causes sickle cell anemia is recessive. For a child to have the condition:

• A)the child's mother must have the condition.
• B)the child's father must have the condition.
• C)both parents must have the condition.
• D)both parents must carry a gene for the condition.

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