Cystic Fibrosis Is Caused by What Type of Gene

question 20

Multiple Choice

Cystic fibrosis is caused by what type of gene?

• A)X-linked dominant
• B)X-linked recessive
• C)Autosomal dominant
• D)Autosomal recessive

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