Mutations in Particular Genes Can Cause or Increase the Risk

question 10

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 congenital bilateral aplasia of the vas deferens?

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

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