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The gene for cystic fibrosis is located over chromosome

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4
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Solution

The correct option is A 7
Cystic fibrosis is caused by the mutation in the CFTR gene, present on the long (q) arm of chromosome 7, which codes for chloride channels. The correct answer is B.

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