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Omar and Aleema are expecting a baby and discover they are both carriers for the autosomal recessive disorder sickle cell anemia. What is the probability they will have a son with sickle cell anemia? 1/4 1/8 3/8 3/4 1/2 I0 00 O O

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Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter19: Introduction To Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7CT

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