Cystic Fibrosis Is Caused by a Recessive Gene

question 47

Multiple Choice

Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive gene. If C = normal and c = cystic fibrosis, how can a child with cystic fibrosis have two parents that do not have cystic fibrosis?

• A) The child has a genotype of CC.
• B) The parents have genotypes of CC and Cc.
• C) The parents have genotypes of Cc and Cc.
• D) The child has a genotype of Cc.

Comprehend the use and impact of cost-benefit analysis in public decision making.

Identify the characteristics and challenges of managing common resources.

Understand the concept of marginal social benefit (MSB) and how it is calculated for different members in a society.

Recognize the characteristics and implications of nonexcludable goods, including the free-rider problem.

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Definitions:

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Silent Trade

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Adversarial Groups

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Labor Division

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