Cystic Fibrosis Is Caused by a Mutation in the Gene

question 10

Multiple Choice

Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes which enzyme?

• A) Pyruvate kinase
• B) Hemoglobin
• C) Tyrosine kinase
• D) CFTR protein
• E) Hexosaminidase A

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