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The genes for sex-linked traits are carried on either the X or Y chromosome. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a recessive, sex-linked disease that is carried on the X chromosome. A woman with DMD and a man without the disease have a child. Which statement best describes the likelihood of the disease passing to their child?

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50/50 with the DMD have a great day
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There is a 50/50 chance of the child ending up with the DMD disease.
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