Imagine that a child was born with cystic fibrosis, a genetically inherited disease (mutation of the DNA) that affects the lungs and digestive system. At what level in the hierarchy of structural organization would it originate? O cells chemical O organ O tissue O organelle

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Imagine that a child was born with cystic fibrosis, a genetically inherited disease (mutation of the
DNA) that affects the lungs and digestive system. At what level in the hierarchy of structural
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O cells
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Cystic fibrosis affects the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive juices. It causes these fluids to become thick and sticky. They then plug up tubes, ducts and passageways.

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