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Which type of mutation causes this translation error that leads to cystic fibrosis?

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Answer:

delta F508

Step-by-step explanation:

it's a deletion of one amino acid at position 508 in the CFTR protein. The resulting abnormal channel breaks down shortly after it is made, so it never reaches the cell membrane to transport chloride ions.

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