A Couple Who Both Carry the Sickle Cell Trait Wish

question 7

Multiple Choice

A couple who both carry the sickle cell trait wish to have children. What does the healthcare professional tell them is the chance that each pregnancy will result in a child who has sickle cell disease (SCD) ?

• A)20%
• B)25%
• C)33%
• D)50%

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