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Ryan has cystic fibrosis. This means that his mother is a carrier for the cystic fibrosis gene, while his father _______.

A) is also a carrier
B) is not a carrier
C) does not have a cystic fibrosis gene
D) has two cystic fibrosis genes

Cystic Fibrosis

A genetic disorder affecting the lungs and digestive system, characterized by thick, sticky mucus that can lead to severe respiratory and gastrointestinal problems.

Carrier

An individual who possesses one copy of a recessive gene for a genetic trait or disease and can pass it to their offspring without showing symptoms themselves.

  • Pinpoint and expound upon certain genetic maladies and their indicative signs.
  • Study the complexity of how traits are passed down, including the effects of recessive and dominant genes on physical attributes.
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