If the coefficient of relatedness between mates is 50%, and both are heterozygous for a lethal recessive, Mendel's laws predict that ________ of their offspring will be homozygous recessive and die.
A) 25%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 100%

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According to Mendel's laws, if both parents are heterozygous (Aa) for a trait, the probability of their offspring being homozygous recessive (aa) is 25%.

If the Coefficient of Relatedness Between Mates Is 50%, and Both