Cystic fibrosis is autosomal recessive. This means that
A) both sexes can be affected and can "skip" generations through carriers.
B) carrier mothers pass the mutation to some of their sons, but not to their daughters.
C) each affected individual has at least one affected parent.
D) both sexes are affected because new mutations occur frequently.
A) both sexes can be affected and can "skip" generations through carriers.
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