Phenylketonuria (PKU) Is Extremely Common in Ireland, Affecting Approximately 1

question 47

Multiple Choice

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is extremely common in Ireland, affecting approximately 1 in 4500 live births. Assuming that the population is in Hardy- Weinberg equilibrium, what is the frequency of PKU carriers?

• A) 2.9%
• B) 1.49%
• C) 2.2%
• D) 98.5%
• E) 0.022%

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