The mutation in cystic fibrosis is on which chromosome ?
Correct Answer: 7q
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., 7q Cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of the mucus and sweat glands. Cystic fibrosis follows on autosomal recessive transmission. There is a defect in ion transpo of epithelial cells that affects fluid secretion in i) Exocrine glands (pancreas) ii) Epithelial lining of respiratory, gastrointestinal and reproductive tract.
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