Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is inherited as an X-linked recessive gene in humans. A woman whose father suffered from G6PD marries a normal man. What percentage of their sons is expected to be G6PD?

A) 50% B) 25% C) 100% D) 0% E) 75%


Answer: A

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