Albinism, lack of pigmentation in humans, results from an autosomal recessive gene (a). Two parents with normal pigmentation have an albino child. What is the probability that their next three children will be albino?

What will be an ideal response?


1/4 × 1/4 × 1/4 = 1/64

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