What plasma factor levels of the deficient factor can be expected in a female carrier of FVIII or FIX deficiency?
A) 25% of the normal plasma levels
B) 12.5% of the normal plasma levels
C) 50% of the normal plasma levels
D) 5% of the normal plasma levels

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A female carrier of FVIII or FIX deficiency will have one functional and one non-functional gene for that clotting factor. Therefore, she will have 50% of the normal plasma levels of the deficient factor.

What Plasma Factor Levels of the Deficient Factor Can Be