A couple who both carry the sickle cell trait wish to have children. What does the healthcare professional tell them is the chance that each pregnancy will result in a child who has sickle cell disease (SCD)?
A)20%
B)25%
C)33%
D)50%

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A 25% chance exists with each pregnancy that a child born to two parents with sickle cell trait will have SCD. Genetic counseling enables people with SCD or with the sickle cell trait to make informed decisions about transmitting this genetic disorder to their offspring.

A Couple Who Both Carry the Sickle Cell Trait Wish