Because Sickle Cell Anemia Is an Autosomal Recessive Disease, There

question 13

Multiple Choice

Because sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disease, there is a __________ % chance that the child of two carriers will have the disease.

• A) 50
• B) 25
• C) 100
• D) 0

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Definitions:

Body Mass Index (BMI)

A numerical computation that assesses an individual's body weight in relation to their height, used as an indicator of obesity and underweight.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used by mental health professionals.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a comprehensive classification of mental health conditions published by the American Psychiatric Association.

Restricting Type

A subtype of anorexia nervosa characterized by severe limitation of calorie intake without engaging in binge-eating or purging behavior.