Albinism,lack of pigmentation in humans,results from an autosomal recessive gene a .Two parents with normal pigmentation have an albino child.What is the probability that their next three children will be albino?
A)1/64
B)0%
C)1/4
D)1/8
E)3/4

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The probability of each child being albino is 1/4, given that both parents are carriers (heterozygous) for the recessive albino gene. For three children to all be albino, the probability is (1/4)^3 = 1/64.

Albinism,lack of Pigmentation in Humans,results from an Autosomal Recessive Gene