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What is the probability of two parents, both carriers of a defective recessive gene, producing a homozygous child (with each pregnancy)? a. 0% c. 50% b. 25% d. 75%

Nutrition Through The Life Cycle

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337919333

Author:Brown, Judith E.

Publisher:Brown, Judith E.

Chapter4: Nutrition During Pregnancy

Section: Chapter Questions

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