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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 Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter10: From Proteins To Phenotypes

Section10.7: Defects In Transport Proteins: Hemoglobin

Problem 2EG

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