Question
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that creates excessive mucus in human organs.
What is a person with this disorder missing?
Responses
the gene that codes for an important cell membrane protein
the gene that codes for an important cell membrane protein
the contractile proteins used in muscle movement
the contractile proteins used in muscle movement
an important organ that breaks down mucus
an important organ that breaks down mucus
an important protein easily obtained through food
What is a person with this disorder missing?
Responses
the gene that codes for an important cell membrane protein
the gene that codes for an important cell membrane protein
the contractile proteins used in muscle movement
the contractile proteins used in muscle movement
an important organ that breaks down mucus
an important organ that breaks down mucus
an important protein easily obtained through food
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A person with cystic fibrosis is missing **the gene that codes for an important cell membrane protein**. This gene is CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator), which is responsible for regulating the movement of chloride ions in and out of cells, affecting mucus production and consistency.