People with cystic fibrosis have significant respiratory difficulties and may have profound digestive complications because a genetic defect results in the inability to pump which ions across cell membranes?

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The genetic defect in cystic fibrosis results in the inability to pump chloride ions across cell membranes, leading to thick and sticky mucus in the respiratory and digestive systems. This causes respiratory difficulties and digestive complications.

People with Cystic Fibrosis Have Significant Respiratory Difficulties and May