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Q - 50 yr old had a autosomal dominant hypercholesterolemia. His son has not been tested for hypercholesterolemia. What is the probability that the patient's granddaughter, through his son, will have hypercholesterolemia?
A. less than 1%
B. 10%
C. 25%
D. 33%
E. 50%

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A

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can sombody explain it to ??? :idea:

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C. 25%

50% chance his son has it (he has not been tested) and 50% that his daughter will have it.

1/2 X 1/2 = 1/4

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Yes, Merrk is right, The answer is
C. 25%

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