Diseases carried by recessive genes are inherited when _______.
A)a child inherits two recessive genes,one from each parent
B)a child inherits two dominant genes,one from each parent
C)a child inherits a dominant gene from one parent and a recessive gene from the other parent
D)the child doesn't inherit any genes from one parent

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Diseases carried by recessive genes require the individual to inherit two copies of the gene, one from each parent, in order for the disease to be expressed. This means that the child must inherit two recessive genes, one from each parent. Choices B, C, and D do not fulfill this requirement.

Diseases Carried by Recessive Genes Are Inherited When _______