Marcia has just given birth to a baby girl. She is concerned because she is a carrier for hemophilia. Which of the following is true?
a. Marcia has good cause for concern because hemophilia is most often transmitted to female offspring.
b. Marcia has little cause for concern because hemophilia is most often transmitted to male offspring.
c. Marcia has little cause for concern because hemophilia cannot be transmitted to offspring unless both parents are carriers.
d. Marcia should not worry because hemophilia almost always skips a generation.
b
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