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Which notation is used to represent the wild type allele in pedigree diagrams?
Which notation is used to represent the wild type allele in pedigree diagrams?
- III
- A (correct)
- III-4
- a
What is the protein function in individuals who are carriers of autosomal recessive diseases?
What is the protein function in individuals who are carriers of autosomal recessive diseases?
- Little to no protein function
- Double the normal protein function
- Complete loss of protein function
- 50% normal protein function (correct)
How can heterozygotes be identified in an autosomal recessive pedigree diagram?
How can heterozygotes be identified in an autosomal recessive pedigree diagram?
- Their parents or offspring will be affected
- They will have complete loss of protein function
- Half of their symbol will be colored in (correct)
- They will have elevated sweat electrolyte concentrations
Which mutation is the most common cause of cystic fibrosis worldwide?
Which mutation is the most common cause of cystic fibrosis worldwide?
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What is the main characteristic symptom of cystic fibrosis?
What is the main characteristic symptom of cystic fibrosis?
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