Which of the following diseases is not caused by a mutation in a mitochondrial gene?
A)Leber's Inherited Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
B)Neurogenic muscle weakness
C)myoclonic epilepsy
D)cardiomyopathy
E)Turner syndrome

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Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a partial or complete absence of one of the X chromosomes, not a mutation in a mitochondrial gene. LHON, neurogenic muscle weakness, myoclonic epilepsy, and cardiomyopathy are caused by mutations in mitochondrial genes.

Which of the Following Diseases Is Not Caused by a Mutation