Asked by john

What is the probability that the couple would have a child that was also a carrier for sickle cell anemia?

0%

25%

50%

75%

100%

All Answers 1

Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
50%

Sickle cell is an autosomal recessive trait. If both parents are carriers (Aa × Aa), the Punnett square gives genotypes: 25% AA (non‑carrier), 50% Aa (carrier), 25% aa (affected). Hence a 50% chance of a carrier child.