MDCAT Biology MCQ #4505

A couple has a child with cystic fibrosis, an autosomal recessive disorder. What is the probability that their next child will be a carrier?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #4505

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A couple has a child with cystic fibrosis, an autosomal recessive disorder. What is the probability that their next child will be a carrier?

    • A) 1/2
    • B) 1/3
    • C) 1/4
    • D) 2/3

    Answer: 2/3

    Explanation: Each child has a 2/3 chance of being a carrier or unaffected.