Debbie Was Born with a Disease That Has Left Her

question 91

Multiple Choice

Debbie was born with a disease that has left her without an enzyme required for neurological functioning. Her doctors predict that she will not live beyond the age of 5 years. What disorder does Debbie have?

• A) sickle-cell anemia
• B) Down syndrome
• C) Tay-Sachs disease
• D) phenylketonuria

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