Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease. It is associated with a specific gene located on chromosome #7. Imagine that Barbara's mother has the gene for cystic fibrosis. Is there any chance that Barbara could have inherited the gene for the disease? Explain.
Responses
ANo. Although a gene is part of a chromosome, all chromosomes are not inherited by offspring.
No. Although a gene is part of a chromosome, all chromosomes are not inherited by offspring.
BNo. Although egg and sperm contain chromosomes, they do not contain the chromosomes that cause disease.
No. Although egg and sperm contain chromosomes, they do not contain the chromosomes that cause disease.
CYes. There is a chance. Copies of parental chromosomes are randomly passed to offspring through cells duringl reproduction.
Yes. There is a chance. Copies of parental chromosomes are randomly passed to offspring through cells during reproduction.
DYes. Barbara has definitely inherited the disease. If her mother has the chromosome for cystic fibrosis, then Barbara has inherited gene from her mother.