Question

Type 1 diabetes is caused by a mutated gene. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

Answer 1

This answer is false. the only reason i know this is because i have type 1 diabetes.

Answer 2

Answer:

False

Explanation:

Mutation in single gene causes monogenic mutations. These genetic changes are passed to the progeny. the mutations can also happen on its own. Gene mutation causes affects pancreas and lowers its ability to make insulin.  

The causes of type one diabetes are still unknown but several risk factors that cause it has been identified. The risk of getting type One diabetes increases with certain gene variants such as HLA-DQ1, HLA-DRB1 and HLA-DQB1. These genes are responsible for providing instruction to protein that play a vital role in immune system.