Harold is worried about his daughter Lola because she likely has the gene for hemophilia. What would you tell him about girls who inherit the gene for hemophilia?
A. Daughters usually die from the disease before the age of 20.
B. Daughters demonstrate more severe symptoms than sons who inherit the gene.
C. Daughters typically do not show the disorder.
D. Daughters have an 80% chance of transmitting the gene to their offspring.
Answer: C
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