Branchio-Oto-Renal Syndrome,characterized by Kidney and Hearing Defects,is Due to Mutation

question 1

Multiple Choice

Branchio-oto-renal syndrome,characterized by kidney and hearing defects,is due to mutation of which gene?

• A) EYES ABSENT HOMOLOG 1(EYA1)
• B) EYES ABSENT HOMOLOG 4 (EYA4)
• C) POU4F3
• D) CONNEXIN 26
• E) FGF8

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