What Is One Genetic Cause of COPD

question 65

Multiple Choice

What is one genetic cause of COPD?

• A)Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
• B)A defect in the CFTR gene
• C)A mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 gene
• D)Mutations in the human leukocyte antigen

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