A son with cystic fibrosis is born to a couple that appears normal. What are the chances that any child born to this couple will have cystic fibrosis? If this couple had three normal children, what are the chances that the fourth child will have cystic fibrosis?

A son with cystic fibrosis is born to a couple that appears normal. What are the chances that any child born to this couple will have cystic fibrosis? If this couple had three normal children, what are the chances that the fourth child will have cystic fibrosis?

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Human Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305112100

Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

Chapter20: Chromosomes And Human Genetics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CT: If a couple has six boys, what is the probability that a seventh child will be a girl?

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