Multiple Choice
Torey and Bill consult a geneticist regarding the risk that their baby will inherit sickle-cell disease. They are told that Torey carries the affected allele and Bill does not. What does this mean?
A) There is a 25% chance the baby will inherit sickle cell trait, and no chance of inheriting the disease.
B) There is a 100% chance the baby will inherit the sickle cell disease.
C) There is a 50% chance the baby will inherit sickle cell trait, and no chance of inheriting the disease.
D) There is a 25% chance the baby will inherit sickle cell trait, and a 25% chance of inheriting the disease.
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