The daughter of a man with hemophilia has a ____________________% chance of transmitting the gene to each son and daughter
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
50
The daughter of an affected father has a 50% chance of transmitting the gene to each son or daughter. Daughters who receive the gene are carriers, and sons who receive the gene are born with hemophilia. It is technically possible for daughters to be affected with hemophilia, although it is very rare.
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