A Couple Has Given Birth to Their First Child,a Boy

question 4

Multiple Choice

A couple has given birth to their first child,a boy with a recessive disorder.The genetic counselor tells them that the risk of recurrence is one in four.Which statement is a correct interpretation of this information?

• A) The risk factor remains the same for each pregnancy.
• B) The risk factor will change when they have a second child.
• C) Because the parents have one affected child, the next three children should be unaffected.
• D) Because the parents have one affected child, the next child is four times more likely to be affected.

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Definitions:

Constructive Dismissal

When an employer commits a fundamental breach of the contract, such as by unilaterally changing a key term of the contract, the employee can treat the breach as a termination

Due Process

The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person, encompassing a fair and formal procedure.

Sexist

Prejudiced beliefs or discrimination based on a person's sex or gender, often manifesting in practices that disadvantage women.

Dismissal

The act of terminating an employee's contract or employment, often due to underperformance or disciplinary issues.