Which of the Following Is NOT Among the Characteristics of Phenylketonuria

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of phenylketonuria?

• A)It is a single-gene disorder
• B)It leads to a dietary requirement for tyrosine
• C)It is treated by total elimination of dietary phenylalanine
• D)It results in mental retardation unless treatment is started in infancy

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Definitions:

Biological Maturation

The process of physical and psychological development in organisms, guided by genetic factors.

Nativist Position

A theory in cognitive development asserting that certain skills or abilities are "native" or hard-wired into the brain at birth.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, attitudes, and behaviors accepted and practiced by their society or social group.

Interactionist Position

A theoretical perspective that emphasizes the combined effects of biological factors and environmental influences on human behavior and traits.