Chapter 5.1, Problem 1TPSQ

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The difficulties that occur in the diagnosis and treatment of cystic fibrosis, due to presence of different alleles.

Introduction:

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that cause disturbance in normal functioning of mucous glands present in various parts of the body. This is a chronic disease affecting major parts of the body, especially lungs. The affected individuals can live only upto thirty years.