A child with cystic fibrosis has an altered protein in his cells that stops chloride ions from leaving the cells. This protein m

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notka56 [123]

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A child with cystic fibrosis has an altered protein in his cells that stops chloride ions from leaving the cells. This protein m

ost likely affects the function of ?

Biology

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Juliette [100K] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-29T20:17:23+03:00

The altered protein affected the function of the cell membrane. The cell membrane which contain a bilayer control the movement of substance in and out of the cell and organelles. Due to this it is selective permeable to ion and organic molecules.

Ann [662] · Answer 2 · 2021-12-29T21:27:09+03:00

The right answer is chloride transport in cell membrane.

Cystic fibrosis is genetically translated by a mutation in the CFTR gene.

This gene encodes a transmembrane protein which is a chloride channel regulated by cAMP (cyclic Adenosine MonoPhosphate). This low-conductance channel is a regulator of other channels, particularly sodium channels such as the ENaC channel (Epithelial Na Channel) or the Outwardly Rectifying Chloride Channel (ORCC).