Cystic Fibrosis Is Autosomal Recessive.This Means That

question 8

Multiple Choice

Cystic fibrosis is autosomal recessive.This means that

• A)both sexes can be affected and can "skip" generations through carriers.
• B)carrier mothers pass the mutation to some of their sons,but not to their daughters.
• C)each affected individual has at least one affected parent.
• D)both sexes are affected because new mutations occur frequently.

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Definitions:

Cooing

The early vocalization stage in infants, characterized by the production of soft, murmuring sounds, typically starting around 6 to 8 weeks of age.

Babbling

An early stage in language development where infants produce sounds, combining vowels and consonants, that resemble speech.

Echolalia

The automatic and involuntary repetition of words or phrases just spoken by others, often a symptom of autism spectrum disorder or other conditions.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere (usually the left) of the brain with functions linked to speech production.