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Which Membrane Transport Process(es)is/are Abnormal in People with Cystic Fibrosis

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Which membrane transport process(es)is/are abnormal in people with cystic fibrosis? What is the consequence of the abnormal transport? Which organ systems are affected? How is this disease treated? How long do cystic fibrosis patients normally live? What are some of the possible causes of death related to this disease? What is the cause of cystic fibrosis?


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Meso-Butane-2,3-Diol

A specific type of butane diol with a meso configuration, meaning it has a plane of symmetry and is optically inactive.

Alkene Starting Material

A specific class of starting materials characterized by having at least one carbon-carbon double bond.

Phenol

An aromatic organic compound with a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a phenyl ring, used in the manufacture of plastics and pharmaceuticals.

Acidic

Characterized by a low pH and the ability to donate protons or accept electron pairs during chemical reactions.

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