With an autosomal recessive disorder,it is important that parents understand that if they both carry a mutation,the following are the risks to each of their offspring (each pregnancy):

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If both parents are carriers of an autosomal recessive disorder, each child has a 25% chance of being affected by the disease, a 50% chance of being a carrier, and a 25% chance of being disease-free.

With an Autosomal Recessive Disorder,it Is Important That Parents Understand