Mutations in Particular Genes Can Cause or Increase the Risk

question 1

Multiple Choice

Mutations in particular genes can cause or increase the risk of specific congenital anomalies of the urogenital system.Which gene when mutated is most likely to be responsible for glomerulopathy associated with Denys-Drash syndrome?

• A) CFTR
• B) AMH RECEPTOR
• C) WT1
• D) 5α F.-REDUCTASE
• E) PDK1

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