Question

Which essential molecule in the body is out of equilibrium because of a cftr gene defect?.

Answer 1

Answer: chloride — a component of salt

Step-by-step explanation:

The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein helps to maintain the balance of salt and water on many surfaces in the body, such as the surface of the lung. When the protein is not working correctly, chloride — a component of salt — becomes trapped in cells.