Question

cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder. it is a recessive trait that is determined by two alleles. suppose two parents each carry at least one recessive allele, but neither of them has cystic fibrosis. which statement reflects the likelihood of a child of these parents having cystic fibrosis?

Answer 1

The statement that reflects the likelihood of a child of these parents having cystic fibrosis is: The child may or may not have the disease because a recessive gene from each parent may be passed on.