Cystic Fibrosis is the Result of a Malfunction of a Cellular

Question

Cystic fibrosis is the result of a malfunction of a cellular ABC transporter that transports A)Cl^−. B)amino acids. C)vitamin B12. D)glucose. E)a hydrophobic drug.

Accepted Answer

Cystic fibrosis is caused by a defect in the CFTR protein, which functions as a chloride ion (Cl-) channel, not an ABC transporter. This protein's malfunction leads to the symptoms associated with the disease.