Because Elsa has received a confirmed diagnosis of beta-thalassemia major, which of the following statements is true about her parents? Only her mother carried the gene that caused her blood disorder. Only her father carried the gene that caused her blood disorder. If her parents have another child naturally, there is a 100% chance that the second child will be diagnosed with beta-thalassemia major. If her parents have another child naturally, there is a 25% chance that the second child will be diagnosed with beta-thalassemia major.

Because Elsa has received a confirmed diagnosis of beta-thalassemia major, which of the following statements is true about her parents? Only her mother carried the gene that caused her blood disorder. Only her father carried the gene that caused her blood disorder. If her parents have another child naturally, there is a 100% chance that the second child will be diagnosed with beta-thalassemia major. If her parents have another child naturally, there is a 25% chance that the second child will be diagnosed with beta-thalassemia major.

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter5: The Inheritance Of Complex Traits

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