People affected with cystic fibrosis have 2 inactive copies of what? What does this gene do?
CFTR- cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator. it helps form chloride channels in cell membranes.
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Characteristics of X-linked recessive disorders?
Affects mainly males (they can't be carriers without being affected). Affected males usually born to parents with no symptoms (female often has affected male relatives).
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How would a female be affected with a X-linked recessive order?
Father affected and mother carrier.
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What are chances of male offspring have disorder with carrier female?
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