Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive loss-of-function mutation that encodes a protein called the ________

A) cystic fibrosis transmembrane ion channel
B) chloride ion transmembrane conductance regulator
C) cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
D) cystic fibrosis ion channel regulator


C

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a. gorilla b. human c. tarsier d. lemur e. monkey

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promoting linear growth of the skeleton. b. stimulating growth of cartilage. c. promoting protein synthesis. d. promoting the mobilization of fat. e. increasing organ size.

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Which of these animals has a heart with only two chambers?

A) Hummingbird B) Cat C) Human D) Goldfish E) Bullfrog

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