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A family has a Y-linked disease that affects the father. What is the chance of a male offspring inheriting the same disease?
A. 100%
B. 50%
C. 25%
D. 0%

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The answer is A. 100%

The Y chromosome is present only in males and so is the Y chromosome bearing sperm fertilizes the egg then the male produced will also have the same disease.
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