Which genetic disorder is associated with a defect in the elastic connective tissue protein called fibrillin?
A) Marfan syndrome
B) Huntington disease
C) Sickle cell disease
D) Phenylketonuria (PKU)
E) Cystic fibrosis (CF)

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Marfan syndrome is associated with a defect in the elastic connective tissue protein called fibrillin. Huntington disease is caused by a mutation to the protein huntingtin. Sickle cell disease is an irregular shape of the red blood cells. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is associated with the lack of the enzyme necessary for the metabolism of phenylalanine. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with a faulty protein channel in the cell membrane.Bloom's

Which Genetic Disorder Is Associated with a Defect in the Elastic