Cystic fibrosis is genetic disease caused by mutations in theCFTR gene. The consequence of this is production of an abnormaltransmembrane protein that is responsible for producing sweat,mucus, and digestive fluids.
Explain in depth the correlation between the defective gene andthe abnormal protein that is produced. Be sure to mention theprocess involved in protein production, whether or not thoseprocess(s) have occurred, and their end products. Provide detailsin your explanation and support your answer with facts from yourtextbook, research, and articles from scholarly journals.
