Which is not true about Fragile X syndrome?
High-Yield Explanation
Fragile - X syndrome
Fragile - X syndrome is the prototype of diseases in which the mutation is characterized by a long repeating sequence of three nucleotides.
In fragile X syndrome, trinucleotide repeat mutation involves CGG on the non-coding region.
Clinical features of fragile - X syndrome
Mental retardation
Long face with large mandible
Hyperextensible joint
Mitral valve prolapse
Large everted ears
Large testis (macroorchidism)
High arched palate
Fragile X syndrome is the second most common cause of mental retardation, after Downs syndrome.