Deafness Is Associated with Genetic Knockout of Which Gene

question 52

Multiple Choice

Deafness is associated with genetic knockout of which gene?

• A) Transmembrane Channel-like Protein 1 (TMC1)
• B) Transmembrane Channel-like Protein 2 (TMC2)
• C) Tetraspan Membrane Protein of Hair Cell Cilia (TMHS)
• D) Transmembrane Inner Ear Protein (TMIE)
• E) Both TMC1 and TMC2

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