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CF is a genetic disorder. In order for a child to have CF, 2 recessive alleles must be present. Only two CF carriers can produce offspring with CF, only there is a 25% chance that the offspring has CF. CF carriers DO NOT have CF, but have the gene that causes it (like birds that carry West Nile).
It's a genetic disease where patients affected have both of the two copies of the gene CFTR with mutation inactivating the gene. It brings to the formation of a CFTR protein with absent or decreased function. The CFTR is a transmembrane channel that transport chlorine ions (Cl-), so the patients affected have an abnormous concentration of Cl- on the mucose leadind to an increased viscosity of mucus that causes problems expecially at the lungs and pancreas, and to the reproductive apparatus. The average life of CF patients is very decreased. The gravity of the symptoms variate from patient to patient and it depends on the kind of mutations present, so there are severe forms, mild and light forms.
cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease which means you can only get the disorder passed on to you from your parents. However because the CF allele is recessive both parents have to be carriers and even then there is a 25% chance of inheritance
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What vector is used for Cystic fibrosis?
If by vector you mean the organism which causes it, there is none. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition.
How do you start a topic sentence if its about Cystic fibrosis?
What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a life threatening disease.
FActs about Cystic Fibrosis?
it causes unusually thick mucus in the pancreas
What disease causes mucus build up in lungs?
Cystic Fibrosis
What is the most common fatal genetic disease in the United states?
cystic fibrosis (:cystic fibrosis :)cystic fibrosis ^-^
How is cystic fibrosis diagnosed?
A medical physician can run a test known as the chloride sweat test that can be used to help diagnose cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a systemic disease that primarily affects the lungs and causes thick mucous secretions to build up in the airway and therefore causes breathing problems.
Do girls have cystic fibrosis?
Yes, girls can get cystic fibrosis.
An individual heterozygous for cystic fibrosis?
Is a carrier of cystic fibrosis
What would be the genotype of a person with cystic fibrosis?
The genotype of a person with CF is cc. The genotype of a carrier of a CF mutation is Cc.
Which gene causes cystic fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis is caused by the gene which codes for the protein CFTR--Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator, which is found on chromosome 7. The protein transports chloride ions across epithelial cell membranes.
Who found cystic fibrosis?
To found Cystic Fibrosis, watch Princess and I!!!
Is there a cure 4 cystic fibrosis?
No, there is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis.
