Albinism is a recessive trait that results in lack of melanin in the body. What is the probability that the offspring will have albinism if the parents are both heterozygous for the trait

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Albinism is a recessive trait that results in lack of melanin in the body. What is the probability that the offspring will have albinism if the parents are both heterozygous for the trait? I know the answer is 1/4 but dont know why.

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