Which of the Following Is TRUE of Phenylketonuria

question 179

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of phenylketonuria?

• A) It results from a recessive gene.
• B) It may be treated with insulin.
• C) It results in death by five years of age.
• D) It is caused by an accumulation of lipids in the nervous system.

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