Which statement is false about how hypospadias develops?
A) Hypospadias results from a disruption in male hormones,including testosterone.
B) Hypospadias results from a mutation of genes HP-1 (chromosome 16).
C) Hypospadias results from 5a reductase mutations.
D) Hypospadias results from hormones administered for in vitro fertilization.

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While hypospadias may result from genetic factors, there is currently no evidence to support the idea that it is caused by a mutation of the HP-1 gene specifically. The other answer choices - disruption in male hormones, 5a reductase mutations, and hormones administered for in vitro fertilization - have all been implicated in the development of hypospadias.

Which Statement Is False About How Hypospadias Develops