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Alpha-1 is a hereditary disorder that affects the lungs. In order for the disease to develop, a child must inherit one recessive allele from each parent. Suppose Caryn’s mother has Alpha-1 and her father carries only one recessive allele. Which of the following claim best describes Caryn’s situation?


Caryn has no chance of developing Alpha-1.

Caryn has no chance of being a carrier for Alpha-1.

Caryn has a 50 percent chance of developing Alpha-1.

Caryn has a 100 percent chance of developing Alpha-1.

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50 percent chance

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Caryn has a 50 percent chance of developing Alpha-1.

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