Question 80

(Multiple Choice)

Use the following information to answer the questions below.
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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