If the parental genotypes for sickle cell anemia/trait are Ss and ss, what is the probability of offspring having the sickle cell trait? If there is some probability of offspring having sickle cell anemia, what is that probability?
A)trait 50%; anemia 50%
B)trait 75%; anemia 25%
C)trait 25%; anemia 75%

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The parental genotypes are Ss (carrier of sickle cell trait) and ss (affected by sickle cell anemia). When these genotypes are crossed, the possible genotypes for the offspring are Ss (carrier of the trait) and ss (affected by anemia), each with a 50% probability.

If the Parental Genotypes for Sickle Cell Anemia/trait Are Ss