All the organelles in a cell work together to help the cell and the whole organism function. Some diseases are caused by the failure of one type of organelle. Read the description below of an example of this type of disease.
Lauren has cystic fibrosis. Her body is unable to control the flow of salt into and out of her cells. Lauren’s symptoms include coughing and wheezing when she tries to exercise. She receives breathing treatments that let her swim, dance, and sing. Which organelle is affected by Lauren's disease?
A. endoplasmic reticulum
B. cell membrane
C. cytoplasm
D. cell wall