Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common disease in European populations. Most individuals with the disease have the same mutation in the CF gene. What does this suggest about the evolution of CF?

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The fact that most individuals with CF have the same mutation in the CF gene suggests that carriers of the European CF mutation are descended from the same person, indicating a common ancestor in European populations.

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Is a Common Disease in European Populations