Which of the Following Is a Genetic Disease That Can

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a genetic disease that can be detected in newborn babies by routine medical testing with the resulting intellectual disability being prevented by placing the child on a diet low in a substance the child's body can't handle?

• A)phenylketonuria (PKU)
• B)fragile X syndrome
• C)Down syndrome
• D)cretinism

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