The Pedigree Shown Displays the Inheritance of a Recessive Genetic

question 16

Multiple Choice

The pedigree shown displays the inheritance of a recessive genetic disease. In the fourth generation, what is the likelihood that the next child of the two heterozygous parents will be impacted by the disease? 11ee40c6_182d_0566_b977_9d620852a3c9

• A) 0%
• B) 25%
• C) 50%
• D) 75%

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