Which Statement Expresses Accurately the Genetic Implications of Cystic Fibrosis

question 5

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-Caucasian population groups.
• D) There is a 50% chance that siblings of an affected child also will be affected.

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Finance Company

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