Select the best answer for the question 3 Cystic fibrosis is

Last updated: 5/25/2023

Select the best answer for the question 3 Cystic fibrosis is a recessive genetic disease caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes the CFTR protein which transports chloride ions in and out of cells Some populations have a relatively high rate of cystic fibrosis carriers possibly because the mutation protects against severe dehydration in diseases like cholera or typhoid What concept does this best illustrate OA Pleiotropy O B Polygenic traits OC Genetic drift O D Heterozygote advantage O Mark for review Will be highlighted on the review page