Question
Cystic fibrosis is a recessive genetic disorder caused by a mutation of the CTRF gene. The disease is characterized by excessive mucus production along the respiratory and digestive tracts in addition to other symptoms. Cystic fibrosis is a progressive disorder that is most associated with chronic respiratory disease.
Sara and Anthony found out that they are both carriers of the disorder, but neither have the disease. What are the chances their child will be born with cystic fibrosis?
A. 0:4
B. 4:4
C. 1:4
D. 1:2
Sara and Anthony found out that they are both carriers of the disorder, but neither have the disease. What are the chances their child will be born with cystic fibrosis?
A. 0:4
B. 4:4
C. 1:4
D. 1:2
Answers
Scott
the gene is recessive; so the carriers have a normal CTRF gene, coupled with a recessive
the possible genotypes of the offspring are
... CC, Cr, rC, rr
... out of four possibilities
... one normal
... two carriers
... one with the disorder
the possible genotypes of the offspring are
... CC, Cr, rC, rr
... out of four possibilities
... one normal
... two carriers
... one with the disorder
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Cystic fibrosis is a recessive genetic disorder caused by a mutation of the CTRF gene. The disease is characterized by excessive mucus production along the respiratory and digestive tracts in addition to other symptoms. Cystic fibrosis is a progressive disorder that is most associated with chronic respiratory disease.
Sara and Anthony found out that they are both carriers of the disorder, but neither have the disease. What are the chances their child will be born with cystic fibrosis?
Sara and Anthony found out that they are both carriers of the disorder, but neither have the disease. What are the chances their child will be born with cystic fibrosis?
Antwan
1:4, Your welcome;)