Hereditary Deafness Can Result from Mutations in Many Genes

question 10

Multiple Choice

Hereditary deafness can result from mutations in many genes.Which gene is mutated most frequently in nonsyndromic congenital deafness?

• A) CONNEXIN 26
• B) MYO7A
• C) CADHERIN 23
• D) HARMONIN
• E) PROTOCADHERIN 15

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