Cystic Fibrosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is cystic fibrosis?
A
A disorder of the cell membrane
2
Q
Is the allele for cystic fibrosis recessive or dominant?
A
Recessive
3
Q
If the allele for cystic fibrosis is recessive, when is the only time it will be possible for a child to inherit the disorder?
A
If they inherit two recessive genes from their parents
4
Q
What is the genotype of someone who is a carrier of cystic fibrosis?
A
Cc
C = unaffected c = affected
5
Q
What is the genotype of someone who is unaffected by cystic fibrosis?
A
CC
6
Q
What is the genotype of somone who is affected by cystic fibrosis?
A
cc
