Which Statement Expresses Accurately the Genetic Implications of Cystic Fibrosis

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement expresses accurately the genetic implications of cystic fibrosis (CF) ?

• A) If it is present in a child, both parents are carriers of this defective gene.
• B) It is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
• C) It is a genetic defect found primarily in non-White population groups.
• D) There is a 50% chance that siblings of an affected child will also be affected.