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BIO 201 Genetics 1 Objective Question

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Cystic fibrosis is inherited as an autosomal recessive condition. If two carrier parents have a child, what is the probability that the child is unaffected?
Options
A 1/4
B 1/2
C 3/4
Correct Answer
D 2/3
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Autosomal recessive inheritance yields 1/4 affected (aa) and 3/4 unaffected (1/4 AA + 1/2 Aa).

Hint

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