Morgan has albinism, a recessive condition resulting in a lack of skin pigment. If neither of Morgan's parents have albinism, how did Morgan develop this condition?
A)Morgan received a dominant gene for the condition from each parent.
B)Morgan received a recessive gene for the condition from each parent.
C)Morgan received two dominant genes for the condition from one of her parents.
D)Morgan received two recessive genes for the condition from one of her parents.

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Albinism is a recessive condition, meaning an individual must inherit two recessive genes (one from each parent) to express the trait. Since neither of Morgan's parents have albinism, they are likely carriers of the recessive gene.

Morgan Has Albinism, a Recessive Condition Resulting in a Lack