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A child is born with cystic fibrosis.

Which statement best describes the alleles possessed by the parents?

A child is born with cystic fibrosis. Which statement best describes the alleles possessed-example-1

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Answer:

A (both parents possess at least one recessive allele...)

Step-by-step explanation:

because cystic fibrosis is a recessive gene generally, it would be best to assume that each parent has passed on the recessive gene.

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