Which of the following is FALSE about Marfan syndrome?
A) It results from an autosomal dominant mutation.
B) The affected gene produces a defective form of the protein fibrillin.
C) Connective tissues are weakened.
D) It affects one in ten thousand men and women.
E) None of these is false.

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All the statements provided are true about Marfan syndrome. It is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene, leading to defective fibrillin-1 protein, which weakens connective tissues, and it affects approximately 1 in 10,000 individuals.

Which of the Following Is FALSE About Marfan Syndrome