Biology: Concepts and Applications (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 13, Problem 5GP
A single allele gives rise to the HbS form of hemoglobin. Individuals who are homozygous for the allele (HbS/HbS) develop sickle-cell anemia (Section 9.5). Heterozygous individuals (HbA/ HbS) have few Symptoms. A couple who are both heterozygous for the HbS allele plan to have children. For each of the pregnancies, determine the probability that their child will be:
| a. homozygous for the HbS allele |
| b. homozygous for the normal allele (HbA) |
| c. heterozygous: HbA/HbS |
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