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Polycystic kidney disease type 1 (PKD1) causes cysts (fluid-filled sacs) to develop in the kidneys, reducing their ability to

Polycystic kidney disease type 1 (PKD1) causes cysts (fluid-filled sacs) to develop in the kidneys, reducing their ability to filter the blood and produce urine. The most common type of PKD1 is inherited and caused by an autosomal dominant allele of the PKD1 gene. \( R \) has an aggressive form of PKD1 where both his alleles are dominant. His wife \( J \) does not have PKD1. What is the chance that they will have a child with PKD1? Choose one: A. They have a \( 50 \% \) chance of having a child with PKD1. B. They have a \( 75 \% \) chance of having a child with PKD1. C. They have a \( 25 \% \) chance of having a child with PKD1. D. They have a \( 100 \% \) chance of having a child with PKD1.


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Given, PKD1 is an autosomal dominant disease. Let's say A is
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