Many Hereditary Disorders Such as Tay-Sachs or Phenylketonuria Affect Metabolic

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Multiple Choice

Many hereditary disorders such as Tay-Sachs or phenylketonuria affect metabolic functioning.What is the prognosis for children with these disorders?

• A)All are lethal, so all children will not survive.
• B)All are treatable, so all children will live normal lives.
• C)Some are lethal and others are treatable through diet, hormones, or gene replacement.
• D)Even if treated, all affected children typically have serious abnormalities that prevent normal lives.

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