What Was Wrong with Nic Volker's XIAP Gene Which Caused

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Multiple Choice

What was wrong with Nic Volker's XIAP gene which caused his immune system to attack his digestive system?

• A)the XIAP gene was missing a single nucleotide
• B)the XIAP gene had a nucleotide substitution
• C)the XIAP gene was missing completely
• D)the XIAP gene was duplicated

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