If the parental genotypes for sickle cell anemia/trait are Ss and ss, what is the probability of offspring having the sickle cell trait? If there is some probability of offspring having sickle cell anemia, what is that probability?
A) trait 50%; anemia 50%
B) trait 25%; anemia 75%
C) trait 75%; anemia 25%

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The parental genotypes Ss (carrier of sickle cell trait) and ss (affected by sickle cell anemia) can produce offspring with genotypes Ss (sickle cell trait) and ss (sickle cell anemia) in a 1:1 ratio, meaning there is a 50% chance for the offspring to inherit the sickle cell trait and a 50% chance to inherit sickle cell anemia.

If the Parental Genotypes for Sickle Cell Anemia/trait Are Ss