Your Mother Has Albinism, Which Is a Recessive Trait

question 44

Multiple Choice

Your mother has albinism, which is a recessive trait. You learn that your spouse's mother also has albinism. Neither you nor your spouse have albinism. What are the odds that your first child will have albinism?

• A) 0
• B) 1/4
• C) 1/2
• D) 3/4
• E) 1

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