Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Sickle-Cell Trait

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the sickle-cell trait?

A) Individuals with the trait have the dominant phenotype but possess the recessive genotype.
B) Individuals with the trait have both a dominant and recessive allele for the disorder.
C) Individuals with the trait are genetically predisposed to the disorder but cannot display any symptoms.
D) Individuals with the trait tend to have the most severe form of the disease.