Two Parents Who Are Not Affected by Cystic Fibrosis Have

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Two parents who are not affected by cystic fibrosis have a child who is affected.Assuming that cystic fibrosis is controlled by one gene,what is the probability that their next three children will also be affected by cystic fibrosis?

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Definitions:

Instability

The state of being prone to change, variation, or unpredictability, often in a way that is difficult to control or manage.

Cycle

A sequence of events that repeat in a regular and predictable pattern over time.

Type Error

Mistakes made in statistical hypothesis testing, specifically Type I error (false positive) and Type II error (false negative).

Operator Downtime

The time period during which an operator or machine is not operational or producing, often due to maintenance, breakdowns, or setup changes.