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If both the mother and father are carriers for a recessive gene, what are the chances that one of their offspring will be affected? If both the mother and father are carriers for a recessive gene, what are the chances that one of their offspring will be affected? 75% 25% 50% 100%

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If both the mother and father are carriers for a recessive gene, what are the chances that one of their offspring will be affected?

If both the mother and father are carriers for a recessive gene, what are the chances that one of their offspring will be affected?

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