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Case Study
Salem is a 57 year-old male who has been brought to the Emergency Department with second-degree burn caused by a direct contact to boiling water. The right thigh was the most affected part of his body where he sustained severe redness and multiple blisters. Salem complained of severe pain and his skin was very wet and angry-looking. Salem is known to have asthma since his childhood and has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis for 2 years. He has no other medical history or health issues. Salem’s vital signs were normal except for the temperature (38.5°C). Blood and urine samples were taken and sent to the lab. Accordingly, Salem was admitted to the surgical ward for medical interventions and close observations.
Q1A. Explain briefly the nature of cystic fibrosis and discuss its genetic inheritance, by using concepts of gene dominance, and chromosome disorder.
Q1B. Salem has inherited cystic fibrosis from his parents. Draw a diagram/table to explain disease possibilities (percentages) of the disease transfer.
Q1C. If affected Salem got married to a healthy woman (unaffected) with cystic fibrosis, draw a table to explain the disease transfer possibilities (percentages) to his children.