Which of the following is inherited via an autosomal recessive allele?
Correct answer: D. Cystic fibrosis
- A. Hemophilia
- B. Color blindness
- C. Huntington's disease
- D. Cystic fibrosis
Explanation
Ans is D. "Cystic fibrosis" is due to an autosomal recessive allele of a gene. CF is caused by pathogenic mutations in a single large gene on chromosome 7
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