An Abnormal Gene on Chromosome 15 That Affects the Protein

Question

An abnormal gene on chromosome 15 that affects the protein fibrillin results in this disorder.
A) Marfan syndrome
B) rickets
C) gigantism
D) acromegaly
E) osteomalacia

Accepted Answer

The disorder described is Marfan syndrome, which is caused by an abnormal gene on chromosome 15 that affects the protein fibrillin. This leads to various physical characteristics such as tall stature, long limbs and fingers, and aortic aneurysms.