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Albinism is known to be due to an autosomal recessive mutation. The first child of a couple with normal skin pigmentation was an albino. What is the probability that their second child will also be an albino

A

1

B

0.25

C

0.5

D

0.75

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B
On the basis of principle of simple recessive inheritane, the probability that their second child will also be an albino is `100%`.
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