Mitochondria

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Mitochondria are known as the power houses of the cell. In sexual reproduction only the female gamete has mitochondria. This is because the male gamete which is the sperm uses up all it's mitochondria in swimming up to eggs. Mitochondria are an organelle situated in the cell where [[ATP|ATP synthesis]] takes place. They range from 0.5-10 micrometres in diameter.

Cystic fibrosis

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Cystic Fibrosis is an [[Autosomal recessive disease|autosomal recessive disease]] located on [[Chromosome|chromosome]] 7. Cystic Fibrosis is caused by a mutation to the [[CFTR|CFTR]] ([[CFTR|Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator]]) channel. The most common mutation is ΔF508 in which the [[Codon|triplet code]] for the [[Amino acid|amino acid]] [[Phenylalanine|phenylalanine]] is deleted, disrupting Cl- transport. This mutation belongs to the Class II group of mutations causing Cystic Fibrosis.

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