Elliot was born with a genetic disorder that is caused by a recessive gene. His symptoms are thick mucus that clogs his pancreas and lungs. He has many respiratory infections. Elliot most likely has
A) Huntington disease.
B) Tay-Sachs disease.
C) cystic fibrosis.
D) PKU.

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Cystic fibrosis is characterized by the production of thick mucus that can clog the lungs and pancreas, leading to frequent respiratory infections among other symptoms. It is a genetic disorder caused by a recessive allele.

Elliot Was Born with a Genetic Disorder That Is Caused