Cystic fibrosis

a. results from a mutation in a specific membrane
transport protein.
b. is characterized by inadequate chloride and
water movement across epithelial cells.
c. causes low grade bacterial infections in the lungs
to persist for years.
d. is a common, fatal genetic disorder.
e. is all of these.


Answer: e

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