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rayancarla1

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Despite the fact that it is the result of recessive genes, some carriers of sickle-cell disease possess both normal and sickle-shaped blood cells. This phenomenon is best explained by
 
  a. polygenetic effects.
  b. meiosis.
  c. incomplete dominance.
  d. concordance rate.

Question 2

Tony and Tina are both carriers of the same defective gene for a genetic disorder. As knowledgeable individuals, they know that each time they have a child there is a _____ risk that child will be a carrier for the disorder.
 
  a. 25 percent
  b. 50 percent
  c. 75 percent
  d. 100 percent


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

b


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