The baby most likely has cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in a single gene (the CFTR gene). Arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes can have genetic components but are usually influenced by multiple genes as well as environmental factors.
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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