At Birth, Sam Was Found to Have a Genetically Induced

question 25

Multiple Choice

At birth, Sam was found to have a genetically induced lack of an enzyme. He is placed on a diet, which includes not eating any foods containing the artificial sweetener aspartame. This diet will help prevent the development of an intellectual disability. Sam most likely has which condition?

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

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Definitions:

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