Mutations in Which of the Following Gene(s) Lead to Hyperhomocysteinemia

question 37

Multiple Choice

Mutations in which of the following gene(s) lead to hyperhomocysteinemia?

• A) HFE and MTHFR genes
• B) CBS and MTHFR genes
• C) Prothrombin gene
• D) Factor V gene

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