Suppose That Your Parents Are Both Heterozygous for Sickle Cell

question 67

Multiple Choice

Suppose that your parents are both heterozygous for sickle cell disease. What is the probability that you will have the disorder?

• A) 25%, whether or not you have siblings
• B) 50%, whether or not you have siblings
• C) 75%, whether or not you have siblings
• D) 100%, whether or not you have siblings

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