On the previous exam’s material we discussed the inheritance…

On the previous exam’s material we discussed the inheritance genetics of the disease cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is caused by a mutation in a gene coding for a protein that transports chloride ions in lung epithelial tissue. This function is needed to have a normal amount of mucous in the lungs and when defective, as is in the case of cystic fibrosis, the lung mucous levels are too high. Explain in cellular terms, including transcription, translation and after translation, how a mutation in this gene would cause the transporter to not function. (5 pts)