Question

In what ethnic group(s) is CF most common? ___________________________ How is CF inherited?

Answer 1

Answer:

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is more common in Caucasian individuals and is inherited with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern.

Explanation:

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a condition of genetic origin, which affects organs such as the lungs, pancreas, intestine and liver. CF is characterized by the production of very thick and viscous mucus, and promotes the formation of cysts and fibrosis of the affected organs.

CF is an inherited disease that is transmitted in an autosomal recessive pattern, that is, the altered gene is required to be on both chromosomes of the allelic pair, in order to be expressed.

It is a very common disease in Caucasian individuals, especially those of European descent.