The chrоmоsоme thаt is mutаted in cystic fibrosis pаtients is chromosome number _______ . (Fill in a number). The name of the gene that is mutated is the cystic fibrosis _______ gene. (2 words) The type of inheritance involved in cystic fibrosis is autosomal _______ inheritance. One body system which is severely affected because of blockage of airways is the _______ system. Babies with cystic fibrosis may taste salty when kissed because _______ reabsorption is defective in the _______ glands.