Which of the Following Genetic Disorders Occurs Most Often in African

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following genetic disorders occurs most often in African Americans?

• A) Down syndrome
• B) Turner syndrome
• C) sickle-cell anemia
• D) phenylketonuria (PKU)

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