Suppose That Your Mother and Father Are Both Healthy but Carry

question 49

Multiple Choice

Suppose that your mother and father are both healthy but carry the allele for cystic fibrosis, which is caused by a recessive allele. What are the odds of you having at least one allele for the disorder?

• A) 1 in 4
• B) 1 in 2
• C) 3 in 4
• D) 1

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