Mutations in the CFTR gene can cause a disease that affects the entire organism. Arrange these levels of biological organization in order (1-5) of increasing complexity to explain how a mutation in a molecule can result in dysfunction of the entire organism.
Nucleotides
It is an organic molecule made up of three basic components- a nitrogenous base, phosphate,and pentose sugar. The nucleotides are important for metabolic reactions andthe formation of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic acids are essential biomolecules present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. They carry the genetic information for the synthesis of proteins and cellular replication. The nucleic acids are of two types: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The structure of all proteins and ultimately every biomolecule and cellular component is a product of information encoded in the sequence of nucleic acids. Parts of a DNA molecule containing the information needed to synthesize a protein or an RNA are genes. Nucleic acids can store and transmit genetic information from one generation to the next, fundamental to any life form.
![### Understanding the Impact of CFTR Gene Mutations
Mutations in the CFTR gene can cause a disease that affects the entire organism. Arrange these levels of biological organization in order (1-5) of increasing complexity to explain how a mutation in a molecule can result in dysfunction of the entire organism.
1. **[Choose]**
- cells
- organs
- tissues
- organisms
- molecules
2. **[Choose]**
- cells
- organs
- tissues
- organisms
- molecules
3. **[Choose]**
- cells
- organs
- tissues
- organisms
- molecules
4. **[Choose]**
- cells
- organs
- tissues
- organisms
- molecules
5. **[Choose]**
- cells
- organs
- tissues
- organisms
- molecules
### Instructions for Students
To complete this exercise, select the appropriate level of biological organization in the dropdown menu for each numeric step (1-5). You will start with the simplest form (molecules) and end with the most complex (organisms). This will help you understand the sequential progression from molecular changes to whole organism dysfunction due to CFTR gene mutations.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fd6349789-e75a-48e5-9d5f-81fb50d9302a%2F44aefc5e-5753-4b1c-8798-7fbf9b4bebe1%2Firp5pt7_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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