Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
CFTR gene
What CFTR gene means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of CFTR gene
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The gene that codes for a chloride ion channel protein in cell membranes, in which many different mutations can cause cystic fibrosis.
Topics that use CFTR gene
- Topic 2: Genes and Health (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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