Some diseases can result from defective transport across the membrane. For example, cystic fibrosis results from a chloride ion transporter that does not function. Which of the following would be affected when this transporter does not function?
A. the chloride concentration gradient
B. the electrical gradient of the cell
C. Both a and b
D. Neither a nor b
Answer Key: C
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