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Most babies with cystic fibrosis are diagnosed at birth from meconium ileus (stomach blockage) however if undetected at birth if a doctor is suspicious he can give the "sweat test" which measures the concentration of chloride that is excreted in sweat. for a further list of symptoms here's the cystic fibrosis website in the below related link.

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What is the probability of a child having cystic fibrosis if one of her parents was homozygous dominant and the other was a carrier for cystic fibrosis?

Assuming that each parent is a carrier for cystic fibrosis (has the genotype Ff), the probability that their second child will develop cystic fibrosis is one fourth. The probability doesn't change with the number of children they have. For each pregnancy, the chance that the child will have cystic fibrosis (have the genotype ff) is exactly the same.


What is the sequence of amino acid in cystic fibrosis?

The sequence of amino acids in cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene, which leads to the production of a faulty cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator protein. This mutated protein results in abnormal function, leading to the characteristic symptoms of cystic fibrosis such as thick mucus production.


Name two genetic disorders?

Two genetic disorders are Turner's syndrome and cystic fibrosis.


Does cystic fibrosis have extra chromosomes?

No, cystic fibrosis is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene, not by the presence of extra chromosomes. Individuals with cystic fibrosis inherit two faulty copies of the CFTR gene, one from each parent, which leads to the production of a defective CFTR protein that affects the movement of salt and water in and out of cells.


What kind of pathogen causes Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a genetic mutation in the CFTR gene. This mutation leads to the production of thick, sticky mucus in the lungs and other organs. It is not caused by a specific pathogen, but individuals with Cystic Fibrosis are more susceptible to respiratory infections.