Morgan has albinism, a recessive condition resulting in a lack of skin pigment
If neither of Morgan's parents have albinism, how did Morgan develop this condition?
a. Morgan received a dominant gene for the condition from each parent.
b. Morgan received a recessive gene for the condition from each parent.
c. Morgan received two dominant genes for the condition from one of her parents.
d. Morgan received two recessive genes for the condition from one of her parents.
ANSWER: b
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