Torey and Bill Consult a Geneticist Regarding the Risk That

question 64

Multiple Choice

Torey and Bill consult a geneticist regarding the risk that their baby will inherit sickle-cell disease. They are told that Torey carries the affected allele and Bill does not. What does this mean?

• A) There is a 25% chance the baby will inherit sickle cell trait, and no chance of inheriting the disease.
• B) There is a 100% chance the baby will inherit the sickle cell disease.
• C) There is a 50% chance the baby will inherit sickle cell trait, and no chance of inheriting the disease.
• D) There is a 25% chance the baby will inherit sickle cell trait, and a 25% chance of inheriting the disease.

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