A child with cystic fibrosis has an altered protein in his cells that stops chloride ions from leaving the cells. This protein most likely affects the function of?

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Randy Beasley

Biology

23 June, 23:47

A child with cystic fibrosis has an altered protein in his cells that stops chloride ions from leaving the cells. This protein most likely affects the function of?

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Aracely Hahn · Answer 1

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.