Joshua Was Born with an Inherited Disease That Blocked the Development

question 136

Multiple Choice

Joshua was born with an inherited disease that blocked the development of an enzyme critical for development. Over time, Joshua has developed profound intellectual challenges. What disorder does Joshua have?

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

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