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Is cystic fibrosis autosomal dominant in genetics?

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In brief: Recessive

Both parents must carry the gene with a 25% chance (1:4) with each conception that the baby will have cystic fibrosis.

In brief: Recessive

Both parents must carry the gene with a 25% chance (1:4) with each conception that the baby will have cystic fibrosis.

Dr. Judy Orton

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Pediatrics

3 doctors agree

In brief: No

It is a recessive gene that both parents must carry in order to pass it on.

The chances are 1 out 4 pregnancies in having a child with cf.

In brief: No

It is a recessive gene that both parents must carry in order to pass it on.

The chances are 1 out 4 pregnancies in having a child with cf.

Dr. Mark Diamond

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