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Whats the cause of fragile x syndrome?
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Genetic: Fragile x is caused by just one defective gene. This gene also known as fmr1, shuts it self down and fails to produce a protein. The incidence is 1 in 4000 males and 1 in 6-8000 females have it is the most common cause of inherited mental disability-.
Answered 7/5/2012
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