There Is a ___% Chance with Each Pregnancy That a Child

question 43

Multiple Choice

There is a ___% chance with each pregnancy that a child born to two parents with sickle trait will have sickle cell disease.

• A)20
• B)25
• C)33
• D)50

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Definitions:

Somatic

Pertaining to or affecting the body, particularly as distinct from the mind or the environment.

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Severe Malnutrition

An acute, life-threatening condition resulting from a significant deficiency of calories or nutrients.

Memory Loss

The inability to recall past events, information, or experiences, which can be temporary or permanent, and is often considered a symptom of various neurological or psychological conditions.