Cystic Fibrosis Is a Genetic Disease in Humans in Which

question 64

Multiple Choice

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease in humans in which the CFTR protein, which functions as a chloride ion channel, is missing or nonfunctional in cell membranes.
-The CFTR protein belongs to what category of membrane proteins?

• A) gap junctions
• B) aquaporins
• C) electrogenic ion pumps
• D) cotransporters
• E) hydrophilic channels

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