Which of the Following Is a Genetic Disease in Which

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a genetic disease in which a child lacks an important enzyme and which results in a severe intellectual disability by age three,if left untreated?

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

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