What Is the Expected Outcome of Pregnancy for Women with Phenylketonuria

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the expected outcome of pregnancy for women with phenylketonuria (PKU) when the blood levels of phenylalanine are high throughout the pregnancy?

• A)Most births are post-mature.
• B)There is a high incidence of infertility.
• C)The infant develops PKU.
• D)There is a high incidence of cardiovascular birth defects.

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