How does a mutation in the CFTR gene result in cystic fibrosis? The cells with t
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How does a mutation in the CFTR gene result in cystic fibrosis?
The cells with the mutation die and cause the symptoms of cystic fibrosis
The dysfunctional protein pumps ions to the incorrect place
The gene is transcribed and translated to no protein or a dysfunctional protein
The parents are carriers so the recessive mutation causes cystic fibrosis
The cells with the mutation die and cause the symptoms of cystic fibrosis
The dysfunctional protein pumps ions to the incorrect place
The gene is transcribed and translated to no protein or a dysfunctional protein
The parents are carriers so the recessive mutation causes cystic fibrosis
Explanation / Answer
The dysfunctional protein pumps ions to the incorrect place
In case of cystic fibrosis the chloride channel is interrupted, so there is dysruption in ion balance , the amount of chloride ion decreases , the mucus thus becomes thick and sticky which leads to anomalies
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