If Your Mother and Father Both Are Healthy but Carry

question 40

Multiple Choice

If your mother and father both are healthy but carry the allele for cystic fibrosis, which is caused by a recessive allele, the odds of you inheriting at least one allele for the disorder are ____.

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

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Definitions:

Dependency

A state of reliance on something or someone, often characterized by a lack of independence or autonomy.

Sexuality

The capacity for sexual feelings and their expression, including sexual orientation, desires, practices, and identity.

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Cross-gender Typing

A behavior or expression that does not align with traditional or societal expectations for a person's gender.