About 4% of individuals of Northern European descent are carriers for ____, an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which a defective membrane transport protein leads to deficient chloride levels in extracellular fluids.

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Cystic fibrosis is the correct answer because it is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by a defective membrane transport protein that leads to deficient chloride levels in extracellular fluids, and it is more common in individuals of Northern European descent.

About 4% of Individuals of Northern European Descent Are Carriers