Which of the following has a coefficient of relatedness of 0.25? Assume all are blood relatives.
A) a father to his daughter
B) a mother to her son
C) an uncle to his nephew
D) a brother to his brother
E) a sister to her brother

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An uncle to his nephew has a coefficient of relatedness of 0.25, as they share 25% of their genes. A father to his daughter and a mother to her son both have a coefficient of relatedness of 0.5, as they share 50% of their genes. A brother to his brother and a sister to her brother also have a coefficient of relatedness of 0.5, as siblings share 50% of their genes.

Which of the Following Has a Coefficient of Relatedness of 0.25