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‘Epidermolysis bullosa simplex’ is caused by the deficiency of ____________ polypeptide.(a) myosin(b) keratin(c) kinesin(d) niacinThe question was posed to me in an interview for internship.I need to ask this question from Cytoskeleton topic in chapter Cytoskeleton and Cell Motility of Cell Biology

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Correct choice is (b) keratin

For explanation I would say: ‘Epidermolysis bullosa simplex’ is a genetic disorder that associated with extremely fragile skin that blisters easily. The DISEASE is caused by mutations in the gene ENCODING K14, a TYPE I keratin POLYPEPTIDE.



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