A carrier of a genetic disorder who does not show symptoms is most likely to be ________ to transmit it to offspring.
a.heterozygous for the trait and able
b.heterozygous for the trait and unable
c.homozygous for the trait and able
d.homozygous for the trait and unable
A carrier of a genetic disorder who does not show symptoms is most likely to be heterozygous for the trait and able to transmit it to offspring. This particular individual has inherited a recessive allele for a genetic trait or mutation but does not display that trait or show symptoms of the disease. They are referred to as genetic carriers. The chance of two carriers having an offspring with the disease or genetic disorder is 25%
