Which of the Following Is FALSE About Marfan Syndrome

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE about Marfan syndrome?

• A) It results from an autosomal dominant mutation.
• B) The affected gene produces a defective form of the protein fibrillin.
• C) Connective tissues are weakened.
• D) It affects one in ten thousand men and women.
• E) None of these is false.

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