In Cystic Fibrosis, a Mutation Has Rendered the Receptor for Binding

question 50

Multiple Choice

In cystic fibrosis, a mutation has rendered the receptor for binding and inactivating Pseudomonas defective. The affected gene is the CFTR. The CFTR gene product is located in the

• A) cytosol.
• B) nucleus.
• C) plasma membrane.
• D) mitochondria.
• E) phagosome.

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