If Both the Mother and the Father Are Carriers for the Cystic

question 8

Multiple Choice

If both the mother and the father are carriers for the cystic fibrosis gene, what are the chances that their child will be a cystic fibrosis carrier?

• A) 0%
• B) 25%
• C) 50%
• D) 75%

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