The baby most likely has cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder caused by a mutation in a single gene (the CFTR gene), whereas the other options listed (arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes) can have multifactorial causes and are not typically classified as single-gene disorders.
The doctor says that Lydia’s baby has a disorder caused by one single gene. What does the baby MOST likely have?
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arthritis
arthritis
cystic fibrosis
cystic fibrosis
heart disease
heart disease
diabetes
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