About 4% of people of northern European descent are carriers for an autosomal recessive genetic disorder in which a defective membrane transport protein leads to abnormal chloride levels in extracellular fluids. What is the name of this disorder?

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Cystic fibrosis is characterized by a defective membrane transport protein that affects chloride levels in extracellular fluids, common among people of northern European descent.

About 4% of People of Northern European Descent Are Carriers