Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that arises through gene mutation. Explain what is meant by a 'gene' and 'mutation'. (2)

Gene: a section or length of DNA that codes for a proteinMutation:change in DNA/geneaddition of basedeletion of basechange of base sequenceNB: allow the word 'nucleotide' as a substitute for the word base

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