How is cystic fibrosis inherited?
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Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, and these chromosomes contain genes. Genes are segments of DNA that carry instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms. Each person inherits one set of chromosomes from their mother Show more…
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