A Couple Who Does Not Have Cystic Fibrosis but Are

question 44

Multiple Choice

A couple who does not have cystic fibrosis but are both heterozygous has already had three girls with cystic fibrosis, and are hoping to have a healthy child for their fourth. What are the chances that the fourth child will be a healthy male?

• A) 0
• B) 1/8
• C) 1/4
• D) 3/8
• E) 1/2

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