When a hemophilic carrier woman marries a normal man, who among her offspring may be affected:
Correct answer: D. None of above
- A. All her children
- B. All her daughters
- C. Half of her daughters
- D. None of above
Explanation
When a carrier hemophiliac woman marries a normal man, there is a 50% chance that the male offsprings will be hemophiliac, which is not in the give options , therefore, the correct option is D
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