Biology
Grade-10
Easy
Question
The following picture represents a symptom of:
Marfan syndrome
Phenylketonuria
Cystic fibrosis
Sickle cell anaemia
Marfan syndrome
Phenylketonuria
Cystic fibrosis
Sickle cell anaemia
Hint:
Marfan syndrome
The correct answer is: Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome is caused by a mutation in a gene called FBN1. The mutation limits the body's ability to make proteins needed to build connective tissue.
An inherited disorder that affects connective tissue.
Marfan syndrome affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels and bones.
People with Marfan syndrome are tall and thin with long arms, legs, fingers and toes.
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