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Which type of mutation causes cystic fibrosis?

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Which type of mutation causes cystic fibrosis?

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Hello!

The type of mutation which causes cystic fibrosis is a mutation in the CFTR gene. (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator)

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Esteban Cacavelos answered Oct 18, 2023

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Answer: cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene.

Step-by-step explanation:

Bagrat answered Oct 22, 2023

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