What is the name of the genetic disorder characterized by mutations in the ATP7A gene, leading to impaired iron transport and anemia?

A Acrodermatitis enteropathica
B Menkes disease ✓
C Wilson's disease
D Crigler-Najjar syndrome

Explanation

Menkes disease is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the ATP7A gene, which encodes a copper-transporting ATPase. This leads to impaired iron transport and anemia.

Source

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Hematology Hematology: Anemia Hematology: Anemia Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high