Which of These Is NOT a Characteristic of Phenylketonuria (PKU)

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of phenylketonuria (PKU) ?

• A) It can be detected at birth and treated.
• B) It is caused by a double recessive gene.
• C) It is a metabolic defect involving an amino acid.
• D) People of Eastern European Jewish ancestry are at increased risk for PKU.

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