The ____ gene causes mental retardation by increasing the levels of purines in the blood.
A)Gart
B)Dart
C)RFLP
D)SRY
E)Barr

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The Gart gene is involved in the synthesis of purines, and mutations in this gene can cause a deficiency in the enzyme that converts inosine monophosphate to adenosine monophosphate and guanosine monophosphate, leading to increased levels of purines in the blood. This can result in mental retardation, as well as other symptoms.

The ____ Gene Causes Mental Retardation by Increasing the Levels