In X-linked inheritance, the gene for albinism is located on an X chromosome. If the father has albinism and mother is normal, the chance for the child to be a normal carrier (genotype) is:

a. 0%
b. 25%
c. 50%
d. 75%
e. 100%


Ans: c. 50%

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