What Is the Most Likely Explanation for the Variability in Expression

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the most likely explanation for the variability in expression of disease severity for cystic fibrosis?

• A)The ethnicity of the patient
• B)The specific CFTR gene mutation inherited
• C)The presence of other nongenetic lung or pancreatic problems
• D)The length of trinucleotide repeat sequences in the first exon of the CFTR gene

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