A 35-year-old woman presents with hematuria and hearing loss. Her father had a similar condition. Which mutation is most likely?
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Correct answer: Type IV collagen gene defect
Alport syndrome is caused by type IV collagen defects affecting basement membranes in kidney, ear, and eye.
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