TOPIC: RANDOM MIX
A 4-year-old child presents with multiple recurrent fractures following minor trauma. The provided radiograph shows characteristic diffuse osteopenia, thin cortices, and bowing of the long bones. What is the most likely underlying genetic defect associated with this condition?
A
Defect in Type II collagen synthesis
B
Mutation in the FGFR3 gene
C
Defect in Type I collagen synthesis
D
Failure of osteoclast function