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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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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.
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.
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