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While the pattern of inheritance is correct, the chromosome affected in cystic fibrosis is 7, not 8. Therefore, this answer is incorrect.
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d
X linked recessive, chromosome 8
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While the pattern of inheritance is correct, the chromosome affected in cystic fibrosis is 7, not 6. Therefore this answer is incorrect.
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b
Autosomal recessive, chromosome 6
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This answer is incorrect as both the pattern of inheritance and the chromosome are not correct.
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e
Autosomal dominant, chromosome 6
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Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, autosomal recessive disorder that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. It is caused by a mutation in a gene located on chromosome 7. Therefore, this is the correct answer.
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a
Autosomal recessive, chromosome 7
QuestionChoice
While the chromosome affected is correct, the pattern of inheritance is not. Therefore, this answer is not correct.
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c
Autosomal dominant, chromosome 7
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Cystic Fibrosis
Topic
132
Respiratory
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A 6-year-old boy is diagnosed with cystic fibrosis after suffering from recurrent chest infections and falling behind on his developmental milestones.

Which of the following describes the inheritance pattern and affected chromosome in cystic fibrosis?
a