Suppose That Your Mother and Father Both Have Cystic Fibrosis

question 4

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 only one allele for the disorder?

• A) 1
• B) 1 in 2
• C) 1 in 4
• D) 0

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