Cystic Fibrosis Is Caused by a Recessive Loss-Of-Function Mutation That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive loss-of-function mutation that encodes a protein called the ________.

• A) cystic fibrosis transmembrane ion channel
• B) chloride ion transmembrane conductance regulator
• C) cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator
• D) cystic fibrosis ion channel regulator

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Definitions:

Superordinate Goals

Objectives that require two or more groups to work together, thereby reducing competition and increasing cooperation.

Intergroup Conflict

Tension or conflict that arises between different groups, often rooted in competition, prejudice, or differing values.

Shared Threat

A danger or threat that affects multiple individuals or groups, leading to a potential for collective response or action.

Conciliation

Process whereby groups make cooperative gestures to one another in the hope of avoiding an escalation of conflict.