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10 Feb 2019

Part II: Inheritance of Traits or Genetic Disorders

Background: Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease that affectsthe respiratory, digestive, or reproductive systems of the body,with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Bob and Sally arerecently married. Upon deciding to plan a family, both Sally andBob find out that they are both heterozygous for cystic fibrosis,but neither of them has symptoms of the disorder.

Assignment details: Complete a Punnett Square for cystic fibrosisfor this couple using the following alleles: C = normal allele; andc = allele for cystic fibrosis.

Complete the Punnett Square in the graphic organizer.

Also answer the following questions:
Based on the Punnett square, calculate chances (percentages) forthe following:

•for having a healthy child (not a carrier)
•a child that is a carrier for the cystic fibrosis trait
•a child with cystic fibrosis
Be sure to submit these percentages as part of your assignment inthe Graphic Organizer.

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Trinidad Tremblay
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10 Feb 2019

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