A couple has three children one of the has Cystic Fibrosis (autosomal recessive). If neither parent is affected. What is the probability that their next child will be a sick boy? a. ¼ b. ½ c. 1/8 d. 3/8 e. 1/16

A couple has three children one of the has Cystic Fibrosis (autosomal recessive). If neither parent is affected. What is the probability that their next child will be a sick boy? a. ¼ b. ½ c. 1/8 d. 3/8 e. 1/16

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Chapter11: The Basic Principles Of Heredity

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