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What is cystic fibrosis? How does it happen?

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What is cystic fibrosis? How does it happen?

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A genetic disorder, in which the lungs and the digestive system get clogged with mucus.

Cystic fibrosis is caused by a change (mutation) in the gene

or inherited

Step-by-step explanation:

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