Eric and Janelle Are Carriers of the Recessive Allele Causing

question 4

Multiple Choice

Eric and Janelle are carriers of the recessive allele causing Tay-Sachs disease,which is lethal in early childhood.If they have a healthy child,what is the probability that this child would NOT be a carrier of Tay-Sachs disease?

• A)1
• B)2/3
• C)1/2
• D)1/3

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