Overview
Complete your Week 2 discussion prompt.
Cystic fibrosis is genetic disease caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. The consequence of this is production of an abnormal transmembrane protein that is responsible for producing sweat, mucus, and digestive fluids.
Thus, cystic fibrosis is one example of a genetic mutation and the impact that has on the process of protein synthesis and protein function.
For the prompt this week, explain in depth the correlation between a defective gene and the abnormal protein that is produced. Specifically:
1.Detail the process involved in protein production, starting with the DNA sequence to the final protein product. Include descriptions of steps such as transcription, translation, etc.
2.Why does a mutation in the DNA sequence lead to the production of an abnormal protein?