Which Is NOT a Characteristic of Phenylketonuria

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a characteristic of phenylketonuria
(PKU) ?

• A)It is the result of a defective recessive gene inherited from both parents.
• B)The amino acid, phenylalanine, is not metabolized properly.
• C)A phenylalanine-free diet can avert the retardation normally associated with the disorder.
• D)The recessive gene is located on chromosome 15.

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