If both Tahoma and Anaba have a recessive genetic disorder,the chance of any of their children inheriting the disorder is
A)25%.
B)50%.
C)greater for the first child.
D)greater for later children.

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If both parents have a recessive genetic disorder, their children have a 25% chance of inheriting the disorder. This is because each parent has two copies of the gene, with one being normal and one being mutated (carrying the disorder) but not displaying symptoms. When they have children, each parent passes on one of their two genes. If both parents pass on the mutated gene, the child will have the disorder. Therefore, the chance of any child inheriting the disorder is 25%.

If Both Tahoma and Anaba Have a Recessive Genetic Disorder,the