Cystic fibrosis causes a build up of mucus in the lungs. An individual can be a carrier of Cystic Fibrosis and have no idea. If two parents have Cystic Fibrosis, ALL of their children will have the disorder. This is because Cystic Fibrosis is a ..... trait.

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Cystic fibrosis causes a build up of mucus in the lungs. An individual can be a carrier of Cystic Fibrosis and have no idea. If two parents have Cystic Fibrosis, ALL of their children will have the disorder. This is because Cystic Fibrosis is a ____ trait.

A	Dominant
B	Sex Linked
C	Recessive
D	Codominant

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that causes thickened mucus to form in the lungs, pancreas and other organs. In the lungs, this mucus blocks the airways, creating lung damage and making it hard to breathe.

Detailed explanation-2: -In people with cystic fibrosis, mucus is dehydrated, becoming so thick and sticky that the cilia are unable to propel mucus out of the lungs. As a result, the mucus clogs the airways. The largest airway is the trachea between the throat and the lungs.

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