Cystic Phenomenology Lab

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1. What chromosome does it affect?
It is caused by mutations to the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator(CFTR) gene. Located on human chromosome 7, the CFTR gene is made up of 250,000 DNA nucleotides.
2. What physical effects caused by it?
Shortness of breath, less physical activity, due to not being able to breath while e` xtreme physical activity. Poor health, caused by severe infections can make it extremely hard to have a full time job.
3. What internal effects does is cause?
It affects mainly the lungs and digestive tract. Cystic Fibrosis causes a buildup of thick mucus in the lungs, which leads to breathing troubles. Mucus in the lungs also benefits bacteria that are responsible for infections. A child with Cystic Fibrosis

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