Suppose That Your Mother and Father Both Have Cystic Fibrosis

question 5

Multiple Choice

Suppose that your mother and father both have cystic fibrosis, which is caused by a recessive allele. What are the odds of you having cystic fibrosis?

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

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