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A couple went to a doctor and reported that both of them are "carriers" for a particular disorder, their first child is suffering from that disorder and that they are expecting their second child. What is the probability that the new child would be affected by the same disorder?

A

`100%`

B

`50%`

C

`25%`

D

`75%`

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C
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