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Chloe’s mother wants to have another child. However, she is concerned that a second child might also have CF, so she encourages Chloe’s stepfather to be tested. Tests reveal that he does NOT carry the CF gene. What is the chance that a second child born to Chloe’s mother and stepfather will have CF? View Available Hint(s) Chloe’s mother wants to have another child. However, she is concerned that a second child might also have CF, so she encourages Chloe’s stepfather to be tested. Tests reveal that he does NOT carry the CF gene. What is the chance that a second child born to Chloe’s mother and stepfather will have CF? 3 in 4, or 75%, chance of having CF 0% chance of having CF 1 in 4, or 25%, chance of having CF 2 in 4, or 50%, chance of having CF

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The answer is 50% or 2 in 4.

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