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If both parents are carriers for thalassemia, which is an autosomal recessive disorder, what are the chances of pregnancy resulting in an affected child?
A
100%
B
No chance
C
50%
D
25%
Detailed Solution
Aa × Aa gives 1 AA : 2 Aa : 1 aa, so the chance of an affected (aa) child is 25%.