Tricky question due to the stem

Which of the following, if true, would additionally weaken the traditional view that alkaptonuria afflicted many Egyptians 2,500 years ago?

Additionally, weaken the argument means strengthening the argument. In the end, we need to find a choice that confirms us were the chemicals

(A) X-rays of the mummies showed shadows that clearly suggested joint damage, and recent ; inspection of the skeletons has confirmed that hypothesis.

Just a fact. Wrong

(B) Although alkaptonuria is a disease that can be inherited, it did not appear in the descendants of the Egyptian population in which the symptoms were found.

Correct. it confirms that the illness was not due to genetic problems but the chemicals

(C) Egyptian embalming methods were highly secret, and scientists are still not certain of the nature of some of the chemicals that were used.

Wrong. Irrelevant

(D) Possible evidence of alkaptonuria has been pointed out in pictures representing the human figure found on artifacts left by other Middle Eastern cultures of that period.

Totally wrong. Tells nothing about

(E) Some mummies of that period show no evidence of joint damage at all.

Imprecise. Wrong