Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Dynamic Science (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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The organelle in which amount of CFTR protein is closest in normal and mutant cells.

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Lungs and digestive system has mucus lining to serve various functions. In cystic fibrosis, excessive mucus is produced that results in the clogging of these systems. This condition arises due to the absence of 508th amino acid, which encodes for phenylalanine.

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