Cystic fibrosis is caused by a defect in a single gene what specifically does the gene code for? A. The production of mucus
B. The airways that lead to the lungs
C. Proteins that make up red blood cells
D. Proteins that carry chloride ions across the cell membrane

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Why would a drug that damages capsids treat a viral infection? a. capsids prevent the lytic cycle from beginning. b. transduction requires a capsid. c. viruses use capsids to increase genetic variation. d. capsids provide protection for viruses.

Aperson with age is more likely to catch diseases that healthy people usually don’t catch.what are these infections called?

How did alexander fleming’s research solve a societal problem? he developed ways to treat inherited diseases. he advocated for regular hand washing to kill germs. he discovered a new type of medicine that could treat infections. he discovered the cause of mad cow disease, an emerging disease.