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If a man who is a carrier for sickle-cell anaemia marries a carrier woman. What are the chances of this couple having an affected offspring?

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50%
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75%
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25%
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100%
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Solution

The correct option is C 25%
Genotype of normal individual: AA
Genotype of affected individual: SS
Genotype of carrier man and woman: AS


The cross will be as follows:



The possibilities are as follows:
Affected offsprings: 25% or(14)
Carriers: 50% or(24)
Normal offsprings: 25% or(14)


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