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skymedlock

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on: Aug 20, 2018
Describe the cause of cystic fibrosis (CF).

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Which of the following foods should be avoided by a patient diagnosed with galactosemia?
 a. Corn tortillas
  b. Tomato sauce
  c. Deli roast beef
  d. Orange juice


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debra928

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

CF is caused by an abnormal mutation of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator gene (CFTR) found on chromosome 7 . There are over 1,800 possible mutations of the CFTR gene.

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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