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What is the probability that the couple would have

a child that was also a carrier for sickle cell
anemia?

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User Pkmiec
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Answer:

C. 50%

Step-by-step explanation:

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User Suzumakes
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Go to the Prenatal Testing page for more details. If one parent has sickle cell trait (HbAS) and the other has sickle cell anaemia (HbSS) there is a one in two(50%) chance that any given child will get sickle cell trait and a one in two chance that any given child will get sickle cell anaemia.
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