1 MCQs in Pediatrics for NEET PG
A 28-year-old Indian woman with sickle cell trait (HbAS) presents for genetic counseling before planning pregnancy. Her partner has normal hemoglobin (HbAA). The pedigree diagram shows the inheritance pattern when one parent carries the sickle trait and the other has normal hemoglobin. The label **D** indicates the outcome that "No Affected (SS) Offspring When Only One Parent is Carrier." Based on this inheritance pattern, what is the most important counseling point regarding the risk of sickle cell disease (HbSS) in their children?
Ready to test yourself?
Test your Pediatrics knowledge with AI-powered MCQs and detailed explanations — no signup required to try.
Sign up free and practice all 1 Pedigree — Sickle Cell Disease + Trait Heterozygous MCQs with AI-powered explanations tailored to your performance.
Create Free Account