What level is marfan syndrome?!?

i'm doing a science project on genetic disorders. my disorder is Marfan syndrome. does anyone know what level it is? well jsut tell me this please: is marfan syndrome a result of a chromosomal abnormality or is it caused by a defective gene?
THANK YOU! (:

It is caused by a defect in the gene. The problem is in the structure of fibrillin (protein).

I once heard it explained where it should say Sam ate eggs but would come out Sama tee ggs, etc where the words or letters got mixed up. This is why there is variable presence and symptoms in people. Not everyone is tall & skinny. Most have aortic problems but not all. Some have problems at birth, as child and some not diagnosed until their children have been or have even died.

Good luck on the project! There are many good support groups online that will give you help/answers besides NMF's website marfan.org or the many, many other country or world associations.

Have you looked on their web site? I have never heard of marfan's being on any kind of level.

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