The probability is that a genetic disease with the highest carrier rate among members of group A will occur:
A)at the lowest rate if members of group A mate only with other members of group A
B)at a lower rate if members of group A mate outside of the group as opposed to mating within it
C)at a higher rate if members of group A mate outside of the group as opposed to mating within it
D)at about the same rate as any other group,since carrier rates do not directly affect resultant phenotypes

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If a genetic disease has a high carrier rate within a specific group (group A), mating outside of that group introduces genetic diversity and reduces the likelihood of both parents being carriers, thereby lowering the rate at which the disease manifests in offspring. Mating within the group, where the carrier rate is high, increases the chances of both parents being carriers, thus increasing the risk of offspring inheriting the disease.

The Probability Is That a Genetic Disease with the Highest