Question

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that creates excessive mucus in human organs. What is a person with this disorder missing?

Answer 1

this was found on google....A person with CF produces abnormal CFTR protein or no CFTR protein at all, which causes the body to make thick, sticky mucus.

My cousin has cf. I think that they would also be missing enzymes which help them to digest food..if they are not missing them then it is hard for them to produce so they have to take medicine to help them produce the enzymes.
Hope this helps!

Answer 2

CF occurs because of mutations in the gene that makes a protein called CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator). A person with CF produces abnormal CFTR protein — or no CFTR protein at all, which causes the body to make thick, sticky mucus instead of the thin, watery kind.