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BIO 101 CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND TERATOGENESIS Objective Question
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Cystic fibrosis is primarily caused by:
Options
A Maternal infection
B Changes or mutations in a gene(s)
Correct Answer
C Exposure to radiation
D Uncontrolled maternal diabetes
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cystic fibrosis is caused by changes or mutations in a gene(s), making it an example of a genetically caused congenital anomaly.

Hint

It is listed under genetic factors.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND TERATOGENESIS
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 609 of 2556
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