Question

If first child has galactosemia probability of second child

Answer 1

Galactosemia is an autosomal recessive disorder caused by the inability to metabolize galactose, a component of the lactose found in mammalian milk. Galactosemia can be partially managed by eliminating dietary intake of lactose and galactose. Amanda is healthy, as are her parents, but her brother Alonzo has galactosemia. Brice has a similar family history. He and his parents are healthy, but his sister Brianna has galactosemia. Amanda and Brice are planning a family and seek genetic counseling. Based on the information provided, complete the following activities and answer the questions.

If the first child has galactosemia, what is the probability that the second child will have galactosemia

A.1/4

B.1/3

C.1/2

Answer 2

Galactosemia Disease

Explanation:

• Galactosemia is an inherited disease where the body can't utilize the basic sugar galactose, which is found essentially in dairy items but at the same time is delivered by the body. Whenever left unaddressed, galactose can increment to harmful levels in the body and may prompt harm of the liver, focal sensory system, and different other body systems.
• The GALT protein empowers the body to separate galactose into glucose for vitality.  
• Galactosemia is an inherited disease.
• Galactosemia is an acquired issue. Individuals with the sickness can't completely separate galactose. In the event that a newborn child with galactosemia is given milk, side-effects of galactose will develop in the infant's body, making harm the liver, kidneys, cerebrum, and eyes.
• Infant with galactosemia who is taken care of milk items will have jaundice , retching , dormancy, crabbiness, and seizures.
• Kept taking care of milk items to the baby will prompt cirrhosis, waterfalls, kidney disappointment, and mental retardation.