Queen Elizabeth II of England Is a Descendant of Edward

question 52

Multiple Choice

Queen Elizabeth II of England is a descendant of Edward VII of England, who was the son of Queen Victoria. Edward VII did not have hemophilia. Prince Philip, who is married to Queen Elizabeth II, is a descendant of Alice, the daughter of Queen Victoria. Alice was a carrier of hemophilia. However, Prince Philip does not have hemophilia. What can you infer about the children of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip?

• A) None of the children could have the hemophilia allele.
• B) Only the sons could have the hemophilia allele.
• C) Only their daughter could have the hemophilia allele.
• D) Any one of the children could have the hemophilia allele.

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Definitions:

Benevolence

The quality of being well-meaning and kindly, often characterized by acts of generosity and compassion towards others.

Autonomous Morality

The stage of moral development in which individuals recognize that moral rules are created by people and that individuals can question or challenge societal norms based on personal principles of justice or fairness.

Heteronomous Morality

Refers to the stage of moral development in children where rules are perceived as fixed and unchangeable, often enforced by authority figures.

Preconventional Moral Reasoning

The first level of Kohlberg's stages of moral development, where individuals' moral reasoning is based on personal interests and the consequences of their actions.