What Genetic Disorder Is Associated with the Lack of an Enzyme

question 32

Multiple Choice

What genetic disorder is associated with the lack of an enzyme necessary for the normal metabolism of the amino acid phenylalanine?

• A) phenylketonuria (PKU)
• B) Marfan syndrome
• C) Huntington disease
• D) sickle cell disease
• E) cystic fibrosis (CF)

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