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skymedlock

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on: Aug 20, 2018

Describe the cause of cystic fibrosis (CF).

Question 2

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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skymedlock

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018

TYSM

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