Which of the following is an inherited protein metabolism disorder characterized by a severe respiratory illness?

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Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disorder where the body produces thick mucus that clogs the lungs, leading to severe respiratory illness. It is a disorder of protein metabolism due to mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Mad cow disease is a prion disease, not a protein metabolism disorder, and it affects the nervous system, not the respiratory system. Acidosis is a condition where the body produces too much acid or cannot get rid of it properly. Kwashiorkor is a form of severe malnutrition due to inadequate protein intake. None of these disorders are characterized by a severe respiratory illness.

Which of the Following Is an Inherited Protein Metabolism Disorder